March weather forecast
Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Honduras

March ushers in more sunshine hours and drier conditions, making it a highly desirable month for tourist visitation in Santa Cruz de Yojoa. The presence of more sunlight significantly reduces the cloud cover, enabling clearer skies. The UV index begins to rise, signifying an increasing intensity of sun radiation. Although rainfall decreases on average to 40mm (1.57"), a certain degree of humidity still persists in the city. With the warmest temperatures up to the present, ranging from 17.6°C (63.7°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), March still upholds a slightly milder spectrum of the tropical climate range, providing comfort to the city's residents and visitors.

Temperature

Santa Cruz de Yojoa marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), a subtle shift from February's 27.1°C (80.8°F). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F) is recorded in Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Honduras.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Honduras, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically collects 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Santa Cruz de Yojoa is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:03 CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Santa Cruz de Yojoa is 8.5h.

UV index

March and May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz de Yojoa. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.