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Petoa Weather in March

Petoa in March

The short of it: Petoa in March averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 18° · rain 30 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & January

March in Petoa brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 18°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-March, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Petoa runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Quimistán, 15 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Petoa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus April
2° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QuimistánSanta Bárbara Department15 km NW32°19°30 mm
TrinidadSanta Bárbara Department15 km SSE33°18°32 mm
NacoCortés Department18 km NE33°19°33 mm
ChindaSanta Bárbara Department19 km SSE33°19°32 mm
Concepción del NorteSanta Bárbara Department20 km SE32°17°33 mm
CofradíaCortés Department21 km NE33°19°34 mm
San LuisSanta Bárbara Department23 km SW30°16°30 mm
San José de ColinasSanta Bárbara Department25 km S33°19°30 mm

The Almanac · Petoa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain.

Climate of Petoa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°18°54 mm6 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
February30°18°39 mm6 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
March32°18°30 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April34°20°31 mm7 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
May34°21°105 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦
June33°22°210 mm5 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦
July32°21°165 mm5 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦
August32°21°161 mm5 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
September33°21°206 mm4 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October31°21°146 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
November29°19°104 mm5 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
December28°18°69 mm5 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Petoa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Petoa in March?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 30 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Petoa?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Petoa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 13 min in December to 13 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Petoa in March?

Hardly — March nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Petoa in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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