Stony Plain Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Stony Plain

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
2.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-7.9°C
Avg Temp
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-2.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
25 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-6.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Stony Plain March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Stony Plain, 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.

Stony Plain March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Stony Plain. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Stony Plain 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%)

Stony Plain March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Stony Plain March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Stony Plain March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Stony Plain. The sunniest Marchs were 2013, 2014 and 2023, among others at 3.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2006 at 3.1.

Stony Plain March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain

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

How March Ranks in Stony Plain

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Stony Plain Weather by Month

Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain

🔥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 Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain?

A good time to visit Stony Plain

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

See Stony Plain'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 →

Stony Plain Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Stony Plain, 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 Stony Plain, 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 3.5 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 Stony Plain, 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/s3.2
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/s3.8
20223.1°C-2.0°C-7.1°C17.2°C-17.9°C37 mm79%3.8 m/s3.5
20216.6°C0.9°C-4.8°C16.3°C-12.5°C15 mm70%3.2 m/s3.3
2020-1.8°C-6.6°C-11.3°C9.1°C-21.9°C27 mm82%3.7 m/s3.7
20192.0°C-4.0°C-10.0°C17.4°C-33.8°C12 mm84%2.8 m/s3.7
2018-0.7°C-5.4°C-10.1°C6.9°C-20.0°C42 mm87%3 m/s3.5
20170.6°C-4.0°C-8.7°C12.6°C-21.0°C33 mm80%3.3 m/s3.6
20166.8°C2.0°C-2.9°C13.8°C-7.4°C24 mm75%3 m/s3.4
20156.8°C1.1°C-4.7°C17.4°C-19.4°C27 mm76%3.5 m/s3.4
2014-2.3°C-6.6°C-10.9°C11.4°C-33.4°C21 mm75%3.3 m/s3.8
2013-1.8°C-6.8°C-11.8°C9.7°C-19.7°C39 mm88%2.8 m/s3.8
20124.2°C-0.5°C-5.2°C13.4°C-14.9°C23 mm76%3.2 m/s3.3
2011-3.6°C-8.1°C-12.5°C9.1°C-31.2°C23 mm91%3.1 m/s3.2
20107.2°C2.0°C-3.2°C16.1°C-7.4°C8 mm70%3 m/s3.7
2009-3.0°C-8.3°C-13.7°C6.1°C-31.7°C43 mm87%3.1 m/s3.8
20083.7°C-1.1°C-6.0°C13.9°C-18.4°C14 mm71%3 m/s3.8
20074.2°C-0.9°C-5.9°C16.4°C-19.2°C17 mm77%3.5 m/s3.4
2006-1.1°C-5.5°C-10.0°C11.4°C-18.3°C39 mm91%3.1 m/s3.1
20054.5°C-0.2°C-4.8°C13.9°C-14.9°C37 mm77%3.8 m/s3.4
20045.3°C0.4°C-4.5°C23.0°C-14.0°C34 mm73%4.1 m/s3.6
2003-2.2°C-7.3°C-12.4°C13.5°C-37.8°C37 mm86%3 m/s3.6
2002 ❄️-6.1°C-10.8°C-15.6°C7.9°C-25.5°C32 mm81%3 m/s3.7
20014.5°C-0.4°C-5.3°C12.3°C-17.7°C12 mm65%3.6 m/s3.5
20004.2°C-0.6°C-5.5°C13.2°C-14.9°C21 mm70%3.5 m/s3.6
19992.4°C-2.9°C-8.3°C14.8°C-18.6°C18 mm83%2.8 m/s3.6
19983.0°C-2.0°C-7.0°C12.6°C-19.9°C15 mm75%3.3 m/s3.3
1997-1.1°C-5.8°C-10.6°C12.4°C-25.0°C36 mm87%3.2 m/s3.6
1996-1.4°C-6.4°C-11.4°C14.0°C-24.2°C19 mm77%3.6 m/s3.4
19953.5°C-2.1°C-7.6°C14.0°C-22.2°C13 mm76%3.1 m/s3.6
19944.9°C0.0°C-5.0°C16.8°C-19.3°C12 mm78%3.5 m/s3.6
19934.6°C-0.8°C-6.1°C13.9°C-20.8°C24 mm75%3.3 m/s3.2
1992 🔥8.1°C2.4°C-3.2°C15.7°C-9.2°C7 mm73%3 m/s3.6
19911.1°C-3.9°C-9.0°C15.8°C-24.3°C30 mm77%2.8 m/s3.6
19905.6°C0.3°C-4.9°C14.3°C-17.1°C20 mm75%3.2 m/s3.7
1989-3.5°C-8.9°C-14.3°C10.6°C-27.0°C16 mm89%2.7 m/s3.6
19885.7°C1.1°C-3.6°C12.9°C-8.6°C30 mm72%3.1 m/s3.4
19870.9°C-3.9°C-8.7°C12.5°C-18.0°C35 mm85%3.2 m/s3.6
19866.1°C1.3°C-3.6°C14.8°C-12.3°C41 mm76%3.3 m/s3.4
19853.5°C-1.5°C-6.6°C13.3°C-19.1°C6 mm78%3.2 m/s3.6
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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Stony Plain March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain in March?▼

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

What was the hottest March on record in Stony Plain?▼

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

Has March in Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain?▼

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

What should I pack for Stony Plain in March?▼

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

Is Stony Plain humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain?▼

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 Stony Plain 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.