March weather forecastPuerto de Ébano, Ecuador

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Puerto de Ébano, Ecuador, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°C (88.7°F) and min 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

March's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing a minute difference from February's 30.7°C (87.3°F). March nights in Puerto de Ébano are marked by an average temperature drop to an agreeable 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Puerto de Ébano, Ecuador, are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Puerto de Ébano, during March, the rain falls for 29.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 318mm (12.52") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Puerto de Ébano, there are 235.3 rainfall days, and 1397mm (55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:26 -05.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Puerto de Ébano is 7.2h.

UV index

January through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Puerto de Ébano. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.