March weather forecast
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderately hot month in Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.8°C (82°F) and 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Temperature

March records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.8°C (82°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. In the month of March, an average of 16.2°C (61.2°F) marks the low-temperature in Punta de Lanza.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is computed to be a tropical 30°C (86°F). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.

Humidity

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica, in March, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 289.2 rainfall days, and 2603mm (102.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Punta de Lanza, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of March, in Punta de Lanza, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:47 CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Punta de Lanza is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Punta de Lanza are March and April, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Punta de Lanza?
Punta de Lanza in March has an average high-temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is computed to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the least humid month in Punta de Lanza?
March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
What is the average humidity in March in Punta de Lanza?
The average relative humidity in March in Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica, is 71%.
How many days does it rain in March in Punta de Lanza?
In Punta de Lanza, during March, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March in Punta de Lanza?
In Punta de Lanza, the average day length in March is 12h and 5min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Punta de Lanza?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:47 CST.
How long on average sun shines in March in Punta de Lanza?
In Punta de Lanza, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.2h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Punta de Lanza?
March and April, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Punta de Lanza?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in March: 27.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (23.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in March: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in March: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (429mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in March: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Punta de Lanza, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (6km).

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