March weather forecast
Peru, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Peru, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

Peru in March sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). Peru witnesses an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Peru, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Peru, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Peru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.4 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.5 snowfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Peru, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Peru, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In Peru, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Peru, is 46.8°F (8.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Peru, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Peru, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Peru?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Peru have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Peru, IL

Average temperature in March - Peru, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Peru, IL

Average pressure in March - Peru, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Peru, IL

Average wind speed in March - Peru, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Peru, IL

Average humidity in March - Peru, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Peru, IL

Average rainfall in March - Peru, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Peru, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Peru, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Peru, IL

Average snowfall in March - Peru, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Peru, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Peru, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Peru, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Peru, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Peru, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Peru, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Peru, IL

Average UV index in March - Peru, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Peru, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Peru, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Peru, IL

Average visibility in March - Peru, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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