Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
March
Weather in March
Temperature
The peak of Santo Tomás's temperatures is noted during March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 33.4°C (92.1°F).Heat index
In March, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. 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. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 61%, March is the least humid month in Santo Tomás, El Salvador.Rainfall
In Santo Tomás, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santo Tomás, there are 196.7 rainfall days, and 1216mm (47.87") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Santo Tomás, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.On the first day of March, 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
The average sunshine in March in Santo Tomás is 10.5h.UV index
January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average high temperature in March: 33.4°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.7°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 20.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°C).
Average pressure in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average pressure in March: 1012.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and October (1011.3mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.4km/h).
Average humidity in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average humidity in March: 61%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (61%).
Average rainfall in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average rainfall in March: 6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (267mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 10h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average UV index in March: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average cloud cover in March: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Santo Tomás, El Salvador
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, August, September and October (8km).
