March weather forecastViterbo Puig, Ecuador

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Viterbo Puig, Ecuador, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of March, Viterbo Puig's average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. The low-temperature average for Viterbo Puig during March stands at a pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March through May, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 30.3 days and typically aggregates up to 438mm (17.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March in Viterbo Puig, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:25 -05.

Sunshine

In Viterbo Puig, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.