March weather forecastPeçanha, Brazil

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Peçanha, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

Peçanha records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F) as March arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. Peçanha experiences a nighttime temperature average of 19.8°C (67.6°F) during March.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Peçanha, in March, it is raining for 22 days, with typically 120mm (4.72") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.4 rainfall days, and 899mm (35.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Peçanha is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:51 -03.

Sunshine

In Peçanha, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Peçanha. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.