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Potrerillo Weather in March

Potrerillo in March

The short of it: Potrerillo in March averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 20° · rain 170 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

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

Thirty years of records give Potrerillo an average March high of 30°, a low of 20° and some 170 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 170 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Potrerillo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Pampa Elera Alta, 2 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Potrerillo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 108 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pampa Elera AltaPiura2 km WSW30°20°170 mm
Pampa Elera BajaPiura5 km W30°21°154 mm
Puerta PulachePiura8 km SW31°21°137 mm
SapillicaPiura16 km ESE25°15°269 mm
Las LomasPiura17 km WNW31°21°137 mm
JamburPiura20 km ENE29°19°216 mm
SuyoPiura23 km NNE30°20°209 mm
Pueblo LibrePiura32 km SSW32°22°83 mm

The Almanac · Potrerillo 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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Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 170 mm.

Climate of Potrerillo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°34 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
February30°20°62 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
March30°20°170 mm7 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April30°19°64 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
May29°18°9.0 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
June28°16°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°15°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°16°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°16°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°16°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
December30°18°6.0 mm9 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Potrerillo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Potrerillo in March?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 30°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 170 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Potrerillo?

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

How long are the days in Potrerillo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 51 min in June to 12 h 24 min in December.

Does it snow in Potrerillo in March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Potrerillo in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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