March weather forecast
Chapadinha, Brazil

March, the first month of the autumn in Chapadinha, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Chapadinha registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F) with the arrival of March, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. During March, the average low-temperature in Chapadinha is a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during March is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and 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 particularly relevant to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Chapadinha is 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 29.8 days and typically aggregates up to 237mm (9.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:59 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Chapadinha, Brazil. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.