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Atuncolla Weather in March

Atuncolla in March

The short of it: Atuncolla in March averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 4° · rain 99 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & October

Thirty years of records give Atuncolla an average March high of 17°, a low of 4° and some 99 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 17°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-March, 24 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Atuncolla runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Paucarcolla, 11 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Atuncolla, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 42 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PaucarcollaPuno11 km ESE17°5°106 mm
CaracotoPuno14 km NNE17°4°99 mm
VilquePuno15 km SW17°4°103 mm
CabanaPuno20 km WNW17°4°108 mm
HuataPuno20 km ENE17°5°111 mm
JuliacaPuno21 km N18°4°96 mm
PunoPuno21 km SE16°4°120 mm
ChullunePuno22 km SE17°5°116 mm

The Almanac · Atuncolla Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 17°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Atuncolla by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°5°121 mm8 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
February17°5°141 mm8 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
March17°4°99 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April18°3°31 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°0°10 mm8 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°-2°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
July18°-3°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°-1°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°2°20 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°3°31 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
November20°4°35 mm9 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°5°94 mm8 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Atuncolla in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Atuncolla in March?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 17°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Atuncolla?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Atuncolla in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 12 min in June to 13 h 3 min in December.

Does it snow in Atuncolla in March?

Hardly — March nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Atuncolla in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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