March weather forecastTopaipí, Colombia

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Topaipí, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into March, Topaipí records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), almost identical to February's 30.4°C (86.7°F). Topaipí experiences an average temperature drop to a refreshing 19.1°C (66.4°F) during March nights.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Topaipí, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically aggregates up to 302mm (11.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:06 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Topaipí is 8.9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Topaipí. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Topaipí. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.