March weather forecastPunta de Cortés, Chile

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Punta de Cortés, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and an average low of 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Temperature

The start of March sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F), showing little difference from February's 26.6°C (79.9°F). Punta de Cortés records a pronounced decline from the day's peak to an average nighttime low-temperature of 10.4°C (50.7°F) throughout March.

Humidity

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 40%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall in Punta de Cortés. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Punta de Cortés, Chile, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Punta de Cortés is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 20:19. On the last day of March, in Punta de Cortés, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 19:39 -03.

Sunshine

In Punta de Cortés, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in March translates into these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Punta de Cortés, Chile, are 25.1°C (77.2°F) and 10.4°C (50.7°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is evaluated at 27°C (80.6°F).

With an average relative humidity of 40%, March is the least humid month in Punta de Cortés.

The average relative humidity in March in Punta de Cortés is 40%.

March is the month with the least rainfall in Punta de Cortés, Chile. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

In March, in Punta de Cortés, Chile, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout March, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 17min.

On the first day of March in Punta de Cortés, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 20:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 19:39 -03.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Punta de Cortés is 9.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Punta de Cortés is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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

26.6°C

25.1°C

21°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.3km/h

7.5km/h

7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.9

28.8

25.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

15%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average high temperature in March: 25.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.6°C).

Average low temperature in March: 10.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average pressure in March: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average wind speed in March: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average humidity in March: 40%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (40%).

Average rainfall in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average rainfall in March: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average rainfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (9.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average sunshine days in March: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (20.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Punta de Cortés, 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 June and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Punta de Cortés, Chile

Average cloud cover in March: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in March
Punta de Cortés, 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).