March weather forecastCopiapó, Chile
March
Weather in March
March in Copiapó witnesses a gentle, yet noticeable, shift in climate patterns from the preceding month. Though temperatures and rainfall are decreasing, the conditions remain comfortably warm and legislate an ample amount of sunshine. Visitors should gather this is the month with the highest recorded rainfall, reaching 1mm (0.04"), a figure that would set the tone for the coming months. March thus becomes a transitional period in weather that prepares the city for the approaching winter season.Temperature
Transitioning from February to March, Copiapó observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Copiapó registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging a refreshing 13.5°C (56.3°F) lows in March.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 63%.Rainfall
Months with rainfall are March, May through August. March is the first month it rains in Copiapó. Throughout March, in the average 0.8 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Copiapó, during the entire year, the rain falls for 9.2 days and collects up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 20:12. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 19:39 -03.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Copiapó is 9.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Copiapó is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average high temperature in March: 26.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.6°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 13.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.6°C).
Average pressure in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average pressure in March: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.6mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.5km/h).
Average humidity in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average humidity in March: 63%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (50%).
Average rainfall in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average rainfall in March: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (6mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, April, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average rainfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (1.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (0.1 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average sunshine days in March: 30 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (27.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Copiapó, 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 June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Copiapó, Chile
- Average cloud cover in March: 5
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 11).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in March
Copiapó, 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).
