March weather forecastPadre Marcos, Brazil

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Padre Marcos, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°C (67.8°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

February's transformation into March witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Padre Marcos's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In Padre Marcos, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Padre Marcos is March, when the rain falls for 26.4 days and typically aggregates up to 179mm (7.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Padre Marcos, Brazil, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:48 -03.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

January through August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.