March weather forecast
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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Weather in March

Come March, Quetzaltenango starts to witness a climatic shift as it prepares for the incoming rainy season. Marginally higher rainfall is observed with a corresponding increase in cloudy days. There's an elevation in average low temperature, indicating warmer nights, while the daylight hours slightly extend to match the increasing humidity. One distinguishing feature of March is the 37mm (1.46") of rainfall accumulation, a considerable jump from the 15mm (0.59") in February. Nonetheless, it's an excellent period to savor the last of the dry season.

Temperature

March's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F) from February's 23.1°C (73.6°F). During March, Quetzaltenango notes a substantial drop from the daytime peak to an average minimum temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Humidity

March is the least humid month in Quetzaltenango, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout March, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 263.6 rainfall days, and 2061mm (81.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Quetzaltenango is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Quetzaltenango, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:18 CST.

Sunshine

In Quetzaltenango, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Quetzaltenango in March?

In March, in Quetzaltenango, the average high-temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F).

What is the least humid month in Quetzaltenango?

With an average relative humidity of 69%, March is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in March in Quetzaltenango?

In Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How many days does it rain in March in Quetzaltenango?

In March, in Quetzaltenango, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout March, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Quetzaltenango have in March?

In March, the average day length in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, is 12h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Quetzaltenango?

On the first day of March in Quetzaltenango, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:18 CST.

How long on average sun shines in March in Quetzaltenango?

In Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Quetzaltenango?

The months with the highest UV index in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Quetzaltenango?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average temperature in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°C).

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Average pressure in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average pressure in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1012.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average wind speed in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.1km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average humidity in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average rainfall in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in March: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (372mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in March: 18 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and October (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average UV index in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in March
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average visibility in March - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, August, September and October (8km).

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