March weather forecastBarbacoas, Colombia

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderately hot month in Barbacoas, Colombia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Temperature

At the onset of March, Barbacoas records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Barbacoas in March observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Barbacoas are January through April and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In March, in Barbacoas, the rain falls for 27.3 days. Throughout March, 137mm (5.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Barbacoas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 307.7 days and collects up to 1662mm (65.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Barbacoas, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March in Barbacoas, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:20 -05.

Sunshine

March and April, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Barbacoas.

UV index

January, March, May, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in March leads to these recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Barbacoas, records 28°C (82.4°F), while the low-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

January through April and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Barbacoas.

The average relative humidity in March in Barbacoas, Colombia, is 86%.

In Barbacoas, Colombia, in March, it is raining for 27.3 days, with typically 137mm (5.39") of accumulated precipitation.

In Barbacoas, the average day length in March is 12h and 7min.

On the first day of March in Barbacoas, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:20 -05.

March and April, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Barbacoas, Colombia.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

January, March, May, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Barbacoas.

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

  • Average high temperature in March: 28°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is September (23.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average pressure in March: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and December (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (85%).

Average rainfall in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average rainfall in March: 137mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (250mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (65mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 27.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (21.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are March and April (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 2.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (6.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (0.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in March
Barbacoas, Colombia

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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