March weather forecastComarapa, Bolivia

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Comarapa, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

March comes with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), equal to February's temperature. Comarapa observes an average low-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) during March nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Comarapa, during March, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.3 rainfall days, and 653mm (25.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:19 -04.

Sunshine

In Comarapa, the average sunshine in March is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Comarapa are January, March, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.