March weather forecastPetorca, Chile

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Petorca, Chile, with an average temperature varying between 14.3°C (57.7°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

March reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.5°C (74.3°F), slightly varied from February's 24.3°C (75.7°F). Throughout March, Petorca experiences a low-temperature average of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petorca, there are 33.4 rainfall days, and 166mm (6.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Petorca, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 20:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 19:40 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Petorca is 9.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Petorca, records 23.5°C (74.3°F), while the low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 60%.

In March, in Petorca, Chile, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Petorca, Chile, the average day length in March is 12h and 16min.

On the first day of March in Petorca, Chile, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 20:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 19:40 -03.

The average sunshine duration in March in Petorca is 9.8h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Petorca, Chile, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

24.3°C

23.5°C

21.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.9km/h

10.2km/h

9.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.3

29.7

27.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Petorca, Chile

Average high temperature in March: 23.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (15.2°C).

Average low temperature in March: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Petorca, Chile

Average pressure in March: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Petorca, Chile

Average wind speed in March: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Petorca, Chile

Average humidity in March: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Petorca, Chile

Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Petorca, Chile

Average rainfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (6.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.5 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

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 June (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Petorca, Chile

Average sunshine days in March: 29.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and March (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (23.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Petorca, 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, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Petorca, Chile

Average cloud cover in March: 7

The months with the most cloud cover are May, June, July and August (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in March
Petorca, 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).