March weather forecast
Tarifa, Ecuador

March, the first month of the autumn in Tarifa, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

In March, Tarifa experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), closely mirroring the climate in February. Tarifa experiences an average low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) in the month of March.

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Tarifa, Ecuador, during March, the rain falls for 29.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 318mm (12.52") of precipitation. In Tarifa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.3 days and collects up to 1397mm (55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tarifa, Ecuador, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:25 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during March morphs into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.