March weather forecast
Picoazá, Ecuador

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Picoazá, Ecuador, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

March's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F) from February's 28.8°C (83.8°F). Picoazá, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Picoazá, during March, the rain falls for 26.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Picoazá, there are 185.1 rainfall days, and 544mm (21.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:29 -05.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Picoazá is 5.2h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.