March weather forecastPenco, Chile

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Penco, is still a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.1°C (70°F) and an average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

The shift into March reveals an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.1°C (70°F), closely mirroring February's climate. In March, Penco experiences a temperature dip to an average of 12.3°C (54.1°F) at night.

Humidity

In Penco, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Penco, during March, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Penco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.3 days and collects up to 574mm (22.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 19:46 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Penco, in March, the average high-temperature is 21.1°C (70°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.3°C (54.1°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

In Penco, in March, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 18min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 19:46 -03.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Penco, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's 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

22.1°C

21.1°C

18.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.4km/h

14.5km/h

13km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.3

25.6

23.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Penco, Chile

Average high temperature in March: 21.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.1°C).

Average low temperature in March: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Penco, Chile

Average pressure in March: 1015.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and September (1019.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Penco, Chile

Average wind speed in March: 13.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Penco, Chile

Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Penco, Chile

Average rainfall in March: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (156mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (4mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Penco, Chile

Average rainfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Penco, Chile

Average sunshine days in March: 25.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Penco, Chile

Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Penco, Chile

Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Penco, Chile

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (9km).