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Afşin Weather in March

Afşin in March

The short of it: Afşin in March averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 0° · rain 58 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & June

Thirty years of records give Afşin an average March high of 12°, a low of 0° and some 58 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 12°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-March, 68 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and June.

Against its neighbours, Afşin runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Elbistan, 25 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Afşin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ElbistanKahramanmaraş25 km E11°0°60 mm
EkinözüKahramanmaraş32 km SE11°0°62 mm
SüleymanlıKahramanmaraş42 km S9°0°74 mm
GöksunKahramanmaraş44 km SW10°0°72 mm
SarızKayseri44 km NW7°-3°54 mm
NurhakKahramanmaraş56 km SE8°-2°69 mm
YeşilovaAdana58 km W9°-1°65 mm
YamanlıAdana59 km W9°-2°63 mm

The Almanac · Afşin Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 12°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Afşin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-6°66 mm6 km/h9 h 47 min✦
February7°-4°51 mm8 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
March12°0°58 mm9 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April17°3°46 mm9 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
May22°7°48 mm9 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
June27°10°21 mm10 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
July32°13°5.0 mm10 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
August32°12°7.0 mm9 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September28°8°16 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°4°31 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°0°52 mm5 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
December7°-2°70 mm6 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Afşin in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Afşin in March?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 12°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Afşin?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and June.

How long are the days in Afşin in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 31 min in December to 14 h 49 min in June.

Does it snow in Afşin in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Afşin in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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