Weather on March 4 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for March 4 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
March 4th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold spring weather, with average highs around -1°C and lows near -11°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 4th was in 2024 (6°C average), while the coldest was 2017 (-17°C) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded March 4th dates, with snow falling 27% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.2"). The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 4th in Ottawa? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7°C (45°F) | -6°C (22°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (23°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 11°C (52°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 1.32" |
| 2022 | -2°C (29°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -4°C (25°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 6°C (43°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | -5°C (23°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.02" |
| 2018 | 1°C (34°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.05" |
| 2017 | -13°C (8°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | -4°C (25°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | 2°C (36°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | -8°C (17°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0.16" |
| 2013 | -2°C (28°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.34" |
| 2012 | -5°C (23°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -3°C (26°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -2°C (28°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | 4°C (39°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.12" |
| 2007 | -2°C (28°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.13" |
| 2006 | 3°C (38°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -1°C (30°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | 6°C (42°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -7°C (19°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0.22" |
| 2002 | -7°C (20°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -4°C (25°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 4°C (40°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | -2°C (28°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 1.31" |
| 1998 | 4°C (39°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.33" |
| 1997 | -4°C (25°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.54" |
| 1996 | -6°C (21°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.08" |
| 1995 | 3°C (37°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 6°C (42°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | 0°C (32°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.24" |
| 1992 | 2°C (35°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.91" |
| 1990 | -9°C (15°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -6°C (22°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.86" |
| 1988 | -3°C (26°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -1°C (31°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.02" |
| 1986 | 4°C (40°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -8°C (17°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 1.19" |
| 1984 | -3°C (26°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 3°C (38°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -4°C (24°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0.9" |
| 1981 | -3°C (27°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | 2°C (35°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.12" |
| 1979 | 3°C (38°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.28" |
| 1978 | -8°C (17°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.28" |
| 1976 | 2°C (35°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 1.73" |
| 1975 | -6°C (22°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 4.06" |
| 1973 | 6°C (43°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -9°C (16°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.48" |
| 1971 | -4°C (24°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0.99" |