March weather forecastPasto, Colombia

March

Weather in March

The onset of March introduces an uptick in rainfall, from 149mm (5.87") in February to 189mm (7.44"), characterizing this month as generally wet. The city of Pasto, renowned for its distinctive weather, transitions into this relatively high humidity month, bringing with it an increased cloud cover. Paradoxically, the increased humidity does not dampen the consistent hours of daylight and sunshine that the month enjoys. Regardless, the atmospheric pressure remains stable proving the dynamic interplay of these weather parameters in Pasto. As March draws to a close, the weather readies for another shift.

Temperature

The arrival of March is marked by an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F), bearing a close resemblance to February. In March, the average low-temperature is a cool 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 86%.

Rainfall

In Pasto, during March, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 189mm (7.44") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 317.6 rainfall days, and 1710mm (67.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:16 -05.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are March and April, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 20.5°C (68.9°F) and 12.8°C (55°F) respectively.

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

In Pasto, in March, during 28.4 rainfall days, 189mm (7.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 7min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:16 -05.

The months with the least sunshine are March and April, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

In Pasto, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average high temperature in March: 20.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are November and December (20.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12°C).

Average pressure in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average pressure in March: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average wind speed in March: 3.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average rainfall in March: 189mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (209mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (72mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 28.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (22.4 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are March and April (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (3.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and November (1.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are February, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, October and November (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and November (7km).