March weather forecastLa Serena, Chile
March
Weather in March
As summer begins to wind down in March, the reality of transitional weather pattern starts to set in La Serena. Showing a small dip, the highest temperature of the month stands at 23.1°C (73.6°F). The length of daylight hours takes a slight step back, making room for cooler evenings. Although the city experiences more days with rainfall, the quantity of precipitation remains relatively low. The sea temperature also starts to recede in slight increments, indicating the gradual departure from summer conditions.Temperature
The arrival of March in La Serena brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.1°C (73.6°F), subtly diverging from February's 23.6°C (74.5°F). During March, La Serena sees a mean low-temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 65%.Rainfall
Months with rainfall in La Serena are March, May through August, October and November. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 1.5 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Serena, there are 13 rainfall days, and 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In March, the average sea temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).Note: For most people, swimming in water at 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 15min.On the first day of March in La Serena, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 20:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 19:42 -03.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 9.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in La Serena, Chile, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in March leads to these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average high temperature in March: 23.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.1°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 15.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).
Average pressure in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average pressure in March: 1015mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.2mbar).
Average wind speed in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average wind speed in March: 9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (7.5km/h).
Average humidity in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average humidity in March: 65%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).
Average rainfall in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average rainfall in March: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (14mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, April, September and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average rainfall days in March: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (2.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average sea temperature in March: 18.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.4°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average sunshine days in March: 30.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (27.3 days).
Average UV index in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average UV index in March: 5
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
La Serena, Chile
- Average cloud cover in March: 6
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 15).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in March
La Serena, 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).
