March weather forecast
Bagaces, Costa Rica

March, the first month of the spring in Bagaces, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°C (92.8°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

Bagaces experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F) in March, subtly different from February's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Bagaces, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a pleasant 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 63%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Bagaces is March, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bagaces, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:51 CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bagaces are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.