March weather forecastPeritoró, Brazil

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Peritoró, Brazil, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in March for Peritoró is a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), staying closely aligned with February's conditions. During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) is recorded.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is computed to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 30.3 days and typically aggregates up to 235mm (9.25") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03 -03.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

February through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during March leads to these instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.