March weather forecastSanta Rita, Brazil

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Santa Rita, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is March, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and a low of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Santa Rita, Brazil, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 206.1 rainfall days, and 449mm (17.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:25 -03.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Santa Rita are January and March, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Santa Rita reaches its average highest temperatures in March, measuring 31.3°C (88.3°F) at the peak and 24.6°C (76.3°F) at the lowest.

In Santa Rita, in March, the average high-temperature is 31.3°C (88.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.6°C (76.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is estimated at 40°C (104°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In March, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in March in Santa Rita, Brazil, is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:25 -03.

January and March, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in March in Santa Rita is 7.7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Santa Rita are January through March, May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Rita is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in March: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average pressure in March: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (16km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in March: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (12mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January and March (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5 days).

Average UV index in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Santa Rita, Brazil

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June and July (9km).