March weather forecast
Ilopango, El Salvador

March brings in a slight increase in temperature, humidity, and rainfall compared to February. Days further extend to 12.1 hours of daylight. While temperatures rise, a 19% cloud coverage keeps the weather tolerable. Rainfall, albeit slight from 7mm (0.28") to 6mm (0.24"), is noticeable throughout the city. Ilopango in March continues to offer pleasant weather for visitors and locals.

Temperature

The height of temperatures is seen during March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 33.4°C (92.1°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 61%, March is the least humid month in Ilopango.

Rainfall

In Ilopango, El Salvador, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Ilopango, El Salvador, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.7 days and collects up to 1216mm (47.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Ilopango, El Salvador, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:08 CST.

Sunshine

In Ilopango, El Salvador, the average sunshine in March is 10.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.