March weather forecastBalzar, Ecuador

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Balzar, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29°C (84.2°F) and min 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

March's average high-temperature is a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), maintaining a close comparison with February's 28.4°C (83.1°F). Balzar cools down to an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) throughout the month of March.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Balzar, Ecuador, is 88%.

Rainfall

In March, in Balzar, the rain falls for 28.8 days. Throughout March, 319mm (12.56") of precipitation is accumulated. In Balzar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 294.5 days and collects up to 1962mm (77.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Balzar, Ecuador, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of March, in Balzar, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:26 -05.

Sunshine

In Balzar, the average sunshine in March is 4.5h.

UV index

March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Balzar. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability 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:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.