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Oppdal Weather in March

Oppdal in March

The short of it: Oppdal in March averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -6° · rain 45 mm · daylight 11 h 31 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & July

Thirty years of records give Oppdal an average March high of 1°, a low of -6° and some 45 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 31 min in mid-March, 171 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Oppdal runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Berkåk, 30 km to the NNE, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Oppdal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 31 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BerkåkTrøndelag30 km NNE3°-5°46 mm
GrøaMøre og Romsdal50 km W2°-3°88 mm
RindalTrøndelag57 km NNW3°-2°96 mm
SunndalsøraMøre og Romsdal58 km W5°-2°87 mm
Løkken VerkTrøndelag59 km N4°-2°91 mm
HovinTrøndelag63 km NNE4°-3°60 mm
DombåsInnlandet65 km SSW0°-7°28 mm
TynsetInnlandet66 km ESE1°-8°20 mm

The Almanac · Oppdal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oppdal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°55 mm13 km/h5 h 54 min✦
February-1°-7°44 mm11 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
March1°-6°45 mm12 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦
April6°-3°26 mm10 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
May10°1°40 mm11 km/h17 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
June14°4°66 mm10 km/h19 h 59 min✦✦✦
July17°7°80 mm8 km/h19 h 0 min✦✦✦
August16°7°72 mm8 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦
September12°4°50 mm10 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
October6°-1°46 mm10 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
November1°-3°40 mm10 km/h6 h 44 min✦✦✦
December-2°-7°47 mm10 km/h4 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oppdal in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oppdal in March?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 1°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Oppdal?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and July.

How long are the days in Oppdal in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 57 min in December to 19 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Oppdal in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Oppdal in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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