March weather forecastChincha Alta, Peru

March

Weather in March

The transition into autumn in March brings minor variations compared to February, less sunshine and a minor drop in high temperatures to 24.1°C (75.4°F). This is the last month of the year with a relatively high amount of rainfall. While the relative humidity remains stable, the overall pressure rises fractionally. The number of cloud-free days increase, enhancing visibility across Chincha Alta and creating a soothing climatic character punctuated by mild winds.

Temperature

Chincha Alta witnesses its highest temperatures in February and March, reaching an average of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chincha Alta, in March, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chincha Alta, Peru, there are 60.8 rainfall days, and 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for the majority in water at 20.3°C (68.5°F). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of March, in Chincha Alta, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:07 -05.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Chincha Alta. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in March translates into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The months of February and March bring the highest temperatures in Chincha Alta, averaging a high of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

During March, Chincha Alta experiences an average high-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) and a low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

In Chincha Alta, Peru, during March, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

In March, the average sea temperature in Chincha Alta is 20.3°C (68.5°F). Swimming in 20.3°C (68.5°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Chincha Alta, the average day length in March is 12h and 10min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, in Chincha Alta, Peru, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:07 -05.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Chincha Alta is 9.6h.

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Chincha Alta, Peru.

In Chincha Alta, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average high temperature in March: 24.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (13.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average pressure in March: 1013.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average rainfall in March: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (17mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average sea temperature in March: 20.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (15.7°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are October and November (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March
Chincha Alta, Peru

  • 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).