March weather forecastUnión Oriental, Ecuador

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderately hot month in Unión Oriental, Ecuador, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°C (83.8°F) and min 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of March brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. In the month of March, the average low-temperature usually rests at a pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
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 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. 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. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Unión Oriental, in March, during 27.7 rainfall days, 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Unión Oriental, during the entire year, the rain falls for 310.3 days and collects up to 2604mm (102.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

March and September, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Unión Oriental.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:14 -05.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March, April and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in March translates into these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Updated: Jun 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Unión Oriental, is 28.8°C (83.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 20.2°C (68.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is estimated at 35°C (95°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

In March, the rain falls for 27.7 days. Throughout March, 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

The months with the shortest days are March and September, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 7min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:14 -05.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Unión Oriental are March, April and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Unión Oriental, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.6°C

28.8°C

27.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.3km/h

4.2km/h

4.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.2

2.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average high temperature in March: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (30.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 20.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (18.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average pressure in March: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average wind speed in March: 3.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (4.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (3.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average rainfall in March: 288mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (289mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (144mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in March: 27.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (23.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are March and September (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (6.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Unión Oriental, Ecuador

Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April and June (UV index 5).