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Orsa Weather in March

Orsa in March

The short of it: Orsa in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 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 3° · low -6° · rain 28 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

March in Orsa brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -6°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 28 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, 160 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Orsa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Våmhus, 8 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Orsa, 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–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VåmhusDalarna8 km W4°-7°27 mm
ÖstnorDalarna12 km SW4°-6°26 mm
MoraDalarna13 km SSW4°-6°27 mm
FärnäsDalarna13 km S3°-6°30 mm
SeljaDalarna14 km SW4°-6°26 mm
NusnäsDalarna17 km S4°-6°27 mm
SollerönDalarna23 km S4°-6°26 mm
VikarbynDalarna31 km SE3°-6°31 mm

The Almanac · Orsa 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 4° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Orsa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°39 mm8 km/h6 h 22 min✦✦
February-1°-9°28 mm8 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
March3°-6°28 mm9 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April9°-1°34 mm9 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
May15°4°56 mm9 km/h17 h 23 min✦✦✦
June19°8°74 mm9 km/h19 h 16 min✦✦✦
July22°11°76 mm8 km/h18 h 27 min✦✦✦
August20°10°86 mm7 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
September15°6°52 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
October8°2°60 mm7 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦
November3°-2°54 mm8 km/h7 h 7 min✦✦
December0°-6°43 mm8 km/h5 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orsa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orsa in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Orsa?

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

How long are the days in Orsa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 32 min in December to 19 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Orsa in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Orsa in March?

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

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