March weather forecastPuerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador

Weather in March

Weather conditions in March remain consistent with February. The quantity of rain falls lightly to 106mm (4.17"), yet it does not significantly impact the overall weather pattern. As one of the warmer months, March maintains a balmy character, with high temperatures that are only very slightly lowered from February. Humidity remains virtually unchanged from the previous month, making March another representative of Ecuador's tropical climate. Moving from March to April, temperatures hold steady as rainfall begins to decline.

Temperature

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno witnesses the warmest weather in March, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is estimated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno are February through April, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 106mm (4.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, there are 119 rainfall days, and 578mm (22.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:05 -06.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is 5.6h.