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Alfta Weather in March

Alfta in March

The short of it: Alfta in March averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -6° · rain 23 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Alfta an average March high of 4°, a low of -6° and some 23 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 4°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-March, 162 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 June and May.

Against its neighbours, Alfta runs about middling and drier than most in March. Edsbyn, 14 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Alfta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EdsbynGävleborg14 km WNW4°-6°26 mm
BollnäsGävleborg17 km E4°-6°21 mm
ArbråGävleborg21 km NE4°-6°27 mm
KilaforsGävleborg29 km ESE4°-5°24 mm
MohedGävleborg40 km E4°-5°32 mm
JärvsöGävleborg41 km N4°-6°23 mm
BergvikGävleborg41 km ESE4°-5°30 mm
SöderalaGävleborg48 km E4°-4°32 mm

The Almanac · Alfta 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 4°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Alfta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-9°32 mm9 km/h6 h 18 min✦✦
February0°-9°23 mm9 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
March4°-6°23 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April10°-1°27 mm9 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
May16°3°44 mm10 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June20°8°68 mm9 km/h19 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July22°11°78 mm8 km/h18 h 31 min✦✦✦
August20°9°74 mm8 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
September15°5°45 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
October9°1°51 mm8 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦
November3°-3°44 mm8 km/h7 h 3 min✦✦✦
December0°-7°40 mm8 km/h5 h 27 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alfta in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alfta in March?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 4°, with nights near -6°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Alfta?

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

How long are the days in Alfta in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 27 min in December to 19 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Alfta in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Alfta in March?

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

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