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Sumy Weather in March

Sumy in March

The short of it: Sumy in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 37 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & May

Thirty years of records give Sumy an average March high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 37 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 107 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and May.

Against its neighbours, Sumy runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Kovpakivskyi, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Sumy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KovpakivskyiSumy1 km NNW5°-3°37 mm
ZarichnyiSumy2 km SSE5°-3°38 mm
BasySumy5 km SSE5°-3°38 mm
TokariSumy7 km E5°-3°36 mm
SadSumy7 km SW5°-3°37 mm
Novi BasySumy8 km SE5°-3°37 mm
Stare SeloSumy10 km S5°-3°36 mm
StepanivkaSumy13 km WNW5°-3°36 mm

The Almanac · Sumy 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 6° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sumy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°43 mm13 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
February-1°-7°32 mm13 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
March5°-3°37 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April14°4°36 mm13 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May21°10°57 mm11 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June25°13°64 mm10 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°69 mm9 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August26°14°42 mm9 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°9°48 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October12°3°46 mm11 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November4°-1°39 mm13 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦✦
December-1°-5°39 mm13 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sumy in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sumy in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Sumy?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and May.

How long are the days in Sumy in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 57 min in December to 16 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Sumy in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Sumy in March?

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

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