March weather forecastApartadó, Colombia
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Apartadó, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 29.6°C (85.3°F).Temperature
In March, Apartadó notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Apartadó sees an average low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) during March.Heat index
The heat index value during March is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.
Humidity
In Apartadó, Colombia, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.Rainfall
In March, in Apartadó, the rain falls for 29 days. Throughout March, 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated. In Apartadó, during the entire year, the rain falls for 344.6 days and collects up to 3021mm (118.94") of precipitation.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:16 -05.
Sunshine
In Apartadó, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Apartadó are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 6 in March transforms into this advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Average temperature in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average high temperature in March: 29.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are April and May (29.3°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (22.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are November and December (21.5°C).
Average pressure in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average pressure in March: 1010mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May, August and September (1010.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (1009.6mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average wind speed in March: 5.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (4km/h).
Average humidity in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average humidity in March: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (86%).
Average rainfall in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average rainfall in March: 178mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (341mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (98mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average rainfall days in March: 29 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (26.1 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average sunshine days in March: 1.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are October and November (0.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average UV index in March: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average cloud cover in March: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in March
Apartadó, Colombia
- Average visibility in March: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6km).
