March weather forecast
Soyapango, El Salvador

As Soyapango moves into March, the transition to hotter days becomes more evident. The climate continues to warm steadily, preparing the city for the summer season. The weather is generally hot during the daylight hours, with the sun often dominating the sky. Strikingly, rainfall drops down to 6mm (0.24"), providing minimal interruptions to outdoor activities. As such, enjoying the outdoors or exploring the city becomes quite popular during this period.

Temperature

The warmest period falls in March and April, when the average high-temperature reaches 33.4°C (92.1°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Soyapango, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 196.7 rainfall days, and 1216mm (47.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Soyapango, the average sunshine in March 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.