March weather forecastCuenca, Ecuador

March

Weather in March

A stark contrast is witnessed in Cuenca's weather transition from February to March. With rainfall shooting up to 157mm (6.18"), this month registers as the wettest period of the year. As March progresses, temperatures experience a marginal rise while humidity remains consistently high. The wet weather of March eases down in April, with lower rainfall and a slight dip in humidity. The anticipation of less rainfall invites a richer diversity of season-specific flora and fauna.

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F), marking a negligible difference from February's 14.5°C (58.1°F). Cuenca records an average nighttime low of 7.5°C (45.5°F) in March.

Humidity

In Cuenca, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 28.1 days and accumulates 157mm (6.18") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cuenca, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22 -05.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Cuenca, is 14.7°C (58.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 7.5°C (45.5°F).

In Cuenca, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 28.1 days and typically aggregates up to 157mm (6.18") of precipitation.

In Cuenca, in March, it is raining for 28.1 days, with typically 157mm (6.18") of accumulated precipitation.

In Cuenca, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

The average day length in March is 12h and 7min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22 -05.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average high temperature in March: 14.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (15.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 7.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and November (8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average pressure in March: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average wind speed in March: 6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (10km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and November (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average rainfall in March: 157mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (157mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (35mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average rainfall days in March: 28.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (28.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (16.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average sunshine days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (7.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (7km).