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Igarka Weather in March

Igarka in March

The short of it: Igarka in March averages a high of -11 °C (12 °F) and a low of -22 °C (-7 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -11° · low -22° · rain 30 mm · daylight 11 h 23 min

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

March in Igarka brings afternoons near -11° and nights around -22°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 10° against February, to near -11°; nights run about -22°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 23 min in mid-March, 219 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Igarka runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Snezhnogorsk, 86 km to the NE, is 2° cooler by day.

March in Igarka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
10° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 23 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SnezhnogorskKrasnoyarsk Krai86 km NE-13°-22°31 mm
SvetlogorskKrasnoyarsk Krai96 km SE-11°-21°31 mm
TurukhanskKrasnoyarsk Krai195 km SSE-8°-19°29 mm
DudinkaKrasnoyarsk Krai216 km N-14°-24°35 mm
KayyerkanKrasnoyarsk Krai218 km NNE-15°-24°31 mm
NorilskKrasnoyarsk Krai220 km NNE-14°-23°32 mm
TalnakhKrasnoyarsk Krai236 km NNE-15°-24°30 mm
KaraulKrasnoyarsk Krai320 km NNW-15°-24°28 mm

The Almanac · Igarka 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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Highs rise 10° against February, to near -11°; nights run about -22°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Igarka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-24°-32°32 mm12 km/h3 h 30 min✦✦
February-21°-29°27 mm12 km/h7 h 44 min✦✦
March-11°-22°30 mm14 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦
April-3°-15°30 mm14 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦
May4°-5°32 mm14 km/h19 h 54 min✦✦✦
June17°7°52 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
July21°11°55 mm12 km/h22 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
August17°8°64 mm12 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
September9°1°57 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
October-4°-9°61 mm13 km/h9 h 7 min✦
November-17°-25°42 mm11 km/h4 h 58 min✦✦
December-22°-30°40 mm13 km/h0 h 30 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Igarka in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Igarka in March?

Days average -11 °C (12 °F) and nights -22 °C (-7 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 10° against February, to near -11°; nights run about -22°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Igarka?

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

How long are the days in Igarka in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 0 h 30 min in December to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Igarka in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Igarka in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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