March weather forecast
El Pocito, Dominican Republic

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in El Pocito, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.8°C (65.8°F) and an average high of 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

El Pocito's average high-temperature in March is a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 29.2°C (84.6°F) of February. Throughout the March nights, El Pocito encounters a low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is evaluated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

In El Pocito, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In El Pocito, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. In El Pocito, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.3 days and collects up to 455mm (17.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

March has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in El Pocito, Dominican Republic. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in March translates into this advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in El Pocito during March?

During March, El Pocito experiences an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and a low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

What is the average humidity in March in El Pocito?

In El Pocito, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in El Pocito?

In El Pocito, Dominican Republic, 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 March, the average day length in El Pocito, Dominican Republic, is 12h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in El Pocito?

On the first day of March in El Pocito, 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 in El Pocito?

March has the least sunshine of the year in El Pocito, Dominican Republic, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does El Pocito have in March?

In El Pocito, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in El Pocito?

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 intensity in March in El Pocito?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in El Pocito is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in March
El Pocito, Dominican Republic

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 / 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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).

El Pocito, Dominican Republic

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