March weather forecastAntofagasta, Chile

March

Weather in March

As March unfolds, Antofagasta experiences a balancing act in climatic conditions. The harmony is disrupted as there is a slight dip in high temperatures to 23°C (73.4°F) and low temperatures to 17.8°C (64°F). March remains dry, while the slight drop in temperatures provides a more balanced feel for residents and visitors. Similarly, daylight hours decrease somewhat, offering a perfect blend of day and night experiences. This month earns recognition for providing favorable weather conditions.

Temperature

As Antofagasta welcomes March, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Throughout the month of March, Antofagasta sees a steady low-temperature average of 17.8°C (64°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February through April, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Antofagasta, rain does not fall in January through May, September through December.

Sea temperature

In Antofagasta, the average seawater temperature in March is 19.9°C (67.8°F).
Note: The majority of individuals find it unpleasurable to swim in 19.9°C (67.8°F). It becomes progressively harder to manage one's breathing as the water temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Antofagasta, Chile, is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 20:10. On the last day of March, in Antofagasta, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 19:41 -03.

Sunshine

In Antofagasta, the average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) and a low-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F).

February through April, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Antofagasta, rain does not fall in January through May, September through December.

In Antofagasta, in March, the average water temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The average day length in March is 12h and 13min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 20:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 19:41 -03.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.

March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

23.7°C

23°C

21.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.2km/h

13.5km/h

13km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

0.3

1.2

1.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.2

30.8

29.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

11%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average high temperature in March: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (12.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average pressure in March: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average wind speed in March: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and April (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average rainfall in March: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June, July and August (1mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average rainfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (1.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average sea temperature in March: 19.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14.6°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are February, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average sunshine days in March: 30.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (27.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average cloud cover in March: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 11).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in March
Antofagasta, Chile

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).