March weather forecastTacima, Brazil

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Tacima, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°C (73°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in March, averaging 32°C (89.6°F) and a minimum average of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Tacima, in March, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. In Tacima, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.7 days and collects up to 444mm (17.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March in Tacima, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 17:27 -03.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Tacima is March, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in March translates into this advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.