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Pira Weather in March

Pira in March

The short of it: Pira in March averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 4° · rain 143 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Pira an average March high of 15°, a low of 4° and some 143 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 143 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Pira runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Huaraz, 21 km to the ENE, is 4° warmer by day.

March in Pira, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 50 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuarazAncash21 km ENE19°7°152 mm
CentenarioAncash21 km ENE19°7°152 mm
AijaAncash25 km SSE15°4°156 mm
ChavinAncash25 km NE17°5°140 mm
YungarAncash26 km NNE19°7°130 mm
AntaAncash28 km NNE20°9°128 mm
PariahuancaAncash28 km NNE20°8°132 mm
MayaAncash33 km N21°10°111 mm

The Almanac · Pira Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Much like February: highs about 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 143 mm.

Climate of Pira by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°4°85 mm13 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
February15°4°93 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
March15°4°143 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April15°3°59 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
May15°2°18 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June15°0°1.0 mm15 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July16°0°1.0 mm16 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August16°0°4.0 mm17 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September15°1°17 mm15 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October16°2°48 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
November16°2°50 mm13 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
December15°3°59 mm13 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pira in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pira in March?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 15°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 143 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Pira?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Pira in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 34 min in June to 12 h 41 min in December.

Does it snow in Pira in March?

Hardly — March nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pira in March?

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

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