March weather forecast
El Pocito, Dominican Republic

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderately hot month in El Pocito, Dominican Republic, with an average temperature ranging between max 29°C (84.2°F) and min 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Temperature

During March, El Pocito records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), marking a slight divergence from February's 29.2°C (84.6°F). El Pocito's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 18.8°C (65.8°F) during the nights of March.

Heat index

The heat index in March is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, 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 highly critical for 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 average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.3 rainfall days, and 455mm (17.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In El Pocito, Dominican Republic, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:59 AST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in El Pocito is March, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during March morphs into the following directions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
In El Pocito, 29°C (84.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 18.8°C (65.8°F) is the average low-temperature during March. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In El Pocito, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.
How much does it rain in March?
In El Pocito, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does El Pocito have in March?
In El Pocito, the average day length in March is 12h and 3min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:59 AST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
March has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In El Pocito, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average high temperature in March: 29°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.6°C).

Average pressure in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (67%).

Average rainfall in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July, August and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (8.7 days).

Average UV index in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average cloud cover in March: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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

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