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Cottage Grove Weather in March

March in Cottage Grove averages 5°C (41°F) during the day and -5°C (23°F) at night. Around 44 mm (1.7 in) of snow/rainfall is typical for this time of year.

Rainfall in Cottage Grove in March

Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see snow/rain, totalling around 44 mm (1.7 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Cottage Grove in March

In March, Cottage Grove sees low temperatures, with highs of 5°C (41°F). Nights drop to around -5°C (23°F). It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With overnight lows of -5°C (23°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold.

Sunshine in Cottage Grove in March

The month enjoys around 220 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days despite the cool temperatures.

Wind Speed in Cottage Grove in March

Average wind conditions reach 5 m/s (10 knots) in March. This creates lively weather with fresh winds that make small trees sway noticeably. Remember this is an average: some days are less windy while others have particularly active windy conditions.

March in Cottage Grove can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Cottage Grove Temperature in March

Min Temperature
-5°C (23°F)
Max Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Chance of Rain
27%
Precipitation
44 mm (1.7 in)
Rainy days
8 days
Humidity
67% *
Windspeed
5 m/s (10 knots) *
Sunshine
220 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
58% *
* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cottage Grove in March

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Cottage Grove in March. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Cottage Grove in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    3/10
  • Walking
    3/10
  • Camping
    2/10
  • Outdoor sports
    3/10

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