March weather forecast
Peru, IN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Peru, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.3°F (0.7°C) and max 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from February's wintry 35.6°F (2°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Peru, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Peru, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.6 rainfall days, and 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Peru, during March, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Peru, during the entire year, snow falls for 46 days and aggregates up to 14.8" (376mm) of snow.

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 7:16 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Peru, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Peru, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Peru, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Peru, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Peru, in March, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Peru, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

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 EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Peru, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Peru, IN

Average temperature in March - Peru, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Peru, IN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Peru, IN

Average wind speed in March - Peru, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Peru, IN

Average humidity in March - Peru, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Peru, IN

Average rainfall in March - Peru, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Peru, IN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Peru, IN

Average snowfall in March - Peru, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Peru, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Peru, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Peru, IN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Peru, IN

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Peru, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Peru, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Peru, IN

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

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

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