Spruce Grove Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Spruce Grove

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
2.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-7.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
-2.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
25 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-6.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Spruce Grove March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Spruce Grove, with average highs near 2.1°C and lows around -7.9°C (mean -2.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

Spruce Grove March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Spruce Grove. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Spruce Grove was 1992 — when the month averaged 2.4°C — while the coldest was 2002 at -10.8°C. Typical March days reach 2.1°C with nights near -7.9°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-2.9°C→-2.2°C+0.7°C
Max Temp2.1°C→2.9°C+0.8°C
Min Temp-7.8°C→-7.3°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

-11.0°C–-7.5°C5 yr (11%)
-7.5°C–-4.0°C10 yr (22%)
-4.0°C–-0.5°C16 yr (36%)
-0.5°C–3.0°C14 yr (31%)

Spruce Grove March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Spruce Grove, averaging 25 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1982 with 50 mm, while the driest was 1985 at 6 mm.

Spruce Grove March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Spruce Grove during March averages 79%. The most humid March was 1982 at 95%, and the least humid was 2001 at 65%.

Spruce Grove March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Spruce Grove. The sunniest Marchs were 2013, 2014 and 2020, among others at 4.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 3.

Spruce Grove March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Spruce Grove during March is 3.2 m/s. The windiest March was 2004 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 2.7 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Spruce Grove

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How March Ranks in Spruce Grove

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Spruce Grove Weather by Month

Spruce Grove March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-2.7°C-2.1°C-3.5°C-3.0°C-2.9°C-0.2°C
Avg High2.2°C3.1°C1.4°C1.9°C2.1°C-0.1°C
Avg Low-7.7°C-7.3°C-8.4°C-8.0°C-7.9°C-0.2°C
Avg Rain29 mm19 mm29 mm25 mm23 mm-5 mm

Extreme March Records in Spruce Grove

🔥Warmest March23.0°C2004
🧊Coldest March-37.8°C2003
🌧️Wettest March50 mm1982
🏜️Driest March6 mm1985
🌬️Windiest March4.1 m/s2004

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Spruce Grove have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -37.8°C (2003) to a record high of 23°C (2004).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm, with a wettest year of 50 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Spruce Grove?

A good time to visit Spruce Grove

March is a good time to visit Spruce Grove, with days averaging 2.1°C and nights around -7.9°C (mean -2.9°C, cooler than Spruce Grove's yearly average) and low rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Spruce Grove's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Spruce Grove Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Spruce Grove, with average highs near 2.1°C and lows around -7.9°C (mean -2.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 25 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 25 mm of rainfall in Spruce Grove, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 50 mm (1982), and the driest just 6 mm (1985). Humidity sits around 79% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 2.1°C to 2.9°C and overnight lows from -7.8°C to -7.3°C over the same span.
March Weather in Spruce Grove, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20253.7°C-1.1°C-6.0°C11.6°C-16.1°C35 mm76%3.1 m/s3.5
20240.6°C-4.3°C-9.1°C18.6°C-26.2°C16 mm76%3.2 m/s3.6
20230.3°C-4.6°C-9.4°C11.2°C-18.4°C10 mm76%3.1 m/s4
20223.1°C-2.0°C-7.1°C17.2°C-17.9°C37 mm79%3.8 m/s3.9
20216.6°C0.9°C-4.8°C16.3°C-12.5°C15 mm70%3.2 m/s3.5
2020-1.8°C-6.6°C-11.3°C9.1°C-21.9°C27 mm82%3.7 m/s4.1
20192.0°C-4.0°C-10.0°C17.4°C-33.8°C12 mm84%2.8 m/s4
2018-0.7°C-5.4°C-10.1°C6.9°C-20.0°C42 mm87%3 m/s3.9
20170.6°C-4.0°C-8.7°C12.6°C-21.0°C33 mm80%3.3 m/s3.7
20166.8°C2.0°C-2.9°C13.8°C-7.4°C24 mm75%3 m/s3.3
20156.8°C1.1°C-4.7°C17.4°C-19.4°C27 mm76%3.5 m/s3.6
2014-2.3°C-6.6°C-10.9°C11.4°C-33.4°C21 mm75%3.3 m/s4.1
2013-1.8°C-6.8°C-11.8°C9.7°C-19.7°C39 mm88%2.8 m/s4.1
20124.2°C-0.5°C-5.2°C13.4°C-14.9°C23 mm76%3.2 m/s3.7
2011-3.6°C-8.1°C-12.5°C9.1°C-31.2°C23 mm91%3.1 m/s3.7
20107.2°C2.0°C-3.2°C16.1°C-7.4°C8 mm70%3 m/s3.8
2009-3.0°C-8.3°C-13.7°C6.1°C-31.7°C43 mm87%3.1 m/s4.1
20083.7°C-1.1°C-6.0°C13.9°C-18.4°C14 mm71%3 m/s3.9
20074.2°C-0.9°C-5.9°C16.4°C-19.2°C17 mm77%3.5 m/s3.8
2006-1.1°C-5.5°C-10.0°C11.4°C-18.3°C39 mm91%3.1 m/s3.3
20054.5°C-0.2°C-4.8°C13.9°C-14.9°C37 mm77%3.8 m/s3.3
20045.3°C0.4°C-4.5°C23.0°C-14.0°C34 mm73%4.1 m/s3.7
2003-2.2°C-7.3°C-12.4°C13.5°C-37.8°C37 mm86%3 m/s3.9
2002 ❄️-6.1°C-10.8°C-15.6°C7.9°C-25.5°C32 mm81%3 m/s4.1
20014.5°C-0.4°C-5.3°C12.3°C-17.7°C12 mm65%3.6 m/s3.4
20004.2°C-0.6°C-5.5°C13.2°C-14.9°C21 mm70%3.5 m/s3.7
19992.4°C-2.9°C-8.3°C14.8°C-18.6°C18 mm83%2.8 m/s3.9
19983.0°C-2.0°C-7.0°C12.6°C-19.9°C15 mm75%3.3 m/s3.7
1997-1.1°C-5.8°C-10.6°C12.4°C-25.0°C36 mm87%3.2 m/s3.7
1996-1.4°C-6.4°C-11.4°C14.0°C-24.2°C19 mm77%3.6 m/s3.6
19953.5°C-2.1°C-7.6°C14.0°C-22.2°C13 mm76%3.1 m/s3.8
19944.9°C0.0°C-5.0°C16.8°C-19.3°C12 mm78%3.5 m/s3.8
19934.6°C-0.8°C-6.1°C13.9°C-20.8°C24 mm75%3.3 m/s3
1992 🔥8.1°C2.4°C-3.2°C15.7°C-9.2°C7 mm73%3 m/s3.9
19911.1°C-3.9°C-9.0°C15.8°C-24.3°C30 mm77%2.8 m/s3.7
19905.6°C0.3°C-4.9°C14.3°C-17.1°C20 mm75%3.2 m/s3.8
1989-3.5°C-8.9°C-14.3°C10.6°C-27.0°C16 mm89%2.7 m/s3.5
19885.7°C1.1°C-3.6°C12.9°C-8.6°C30 mm72%3.1 m/s3.3
19870.9°C-3.9°C-8.7°C12.5°C-18.0°C35 mm85%3.2 m/s3.7
19866.1°C1.3°C-3.6°C14.8°C-12.3°C41 mm76%3.3 m/s3.5
19853.5°C-1.5°C-6.6°C13.3°C-19.1°C6 mm78%3.2 m/s3.8
19843.6°C-1.5°C-6.7°C12.8°C-18.1°C21 mm75%3.2 m/s3.5
19830.4°C-3.6°C-7.5°C10.6°C-13.4°C33 mm86%2.9 m/s—
1982 🌧️-3.5°C-8.5°C-13.5°C0.9°C-22.3°C50 mm95%3.3 m/s—
19816.3°C0.8°C-4.6°C14.2°C-15.9°C28 mm75%2.9 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Spruce Grove March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Spruce Grove in March?▼

The average high in March is around 2.1°C with lows near -7.9°C (mean -2.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Spruce Grove in March?▼

March averages 25 mm of rainfall in Spruce Grove, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 50 mm in 1982.

What was the hottest March on record in Spruce Grove?▼

The hottest March reached 23°C in 2004. The coldest dipped to -37.8°C in 2003.

Has March in Spruce Grove gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 2.1°C to 2.9°C and overnight lows from -7.8°C to -7.3°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Spruce Grove?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Spruce Grove and one of the drier months, so plan for around 2.1°C daytime highs and -7.9°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Spruce Grove?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Spruce Grove, averaging -2.9°C.

What should I pack for Spruce Grove in March?▼

For March in Spruce Grove, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 2.1°C and lows of -7.9°C.

Is Spruce Grove humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Spruce Grove in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.2 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 4.1 m/s (2004).

Which March had the most rainfall in Spruce Grove?▼

The wettest March on record was 1982 with 50 mm. On average, March sees 25 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Spruce Grove behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.