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Orcotuna Weather in March

Orcotuna in March

The short of it: Orcotuna in March averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 119 mm · daylight 12 h 12 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & September

March in Orcotuna brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 6°, with about 119 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Orcotuna: highs scarcely reach 18°, nights fall to 6°. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 12 min in mid-March, 18 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Orcotuna runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. San Jeronimo De Tunan, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Orcotuna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 11 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 12 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Jeronimo De TunanJunin3 km ENE18°6°122 mm
MitoJunin5 km NW17°6°120 mm
ConcepciónJunin6 km N18°6°119 mm
SicayaJunin6 km SSE18°7°119 mm
San AgustinJunin7 km ESE17°6°126 mm
ChambaraJunin10 km SW17°6°120 mm
IngenioJunin10 km NNE17°6°126 mm
HuancharJunin11 km N17°5°126 mm

The Almanac · Orcotuna Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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The dead of winter in Orcotuna: highs scarcely reach 18°, nights fall to 6°. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Orcotuna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°7°114 mm9 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
February18°7°130 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
March18°6°119 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April19°5°42 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°3°15 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°1°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°1°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°2°11 mm10 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°5°29 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°6°57 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November20°6°56 mm10 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
December19°6°101 mm10 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orcotuna in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orcotuna in March?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Orcotuna: highs scarcely reach 18°, nights fall to 6°. Wet spells are common — about 119 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Orcotuna?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Orcotuna in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 26 min in June to 12 h 49 min in December.

Does it snow in Orcotuna in March?

Hardly — March nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Orcotuna in March?

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

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