March weather forecastFlèche, French Guiana

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderately hot month in Flèche, French Guiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

The start of March marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in February. Flèche experiences an average temperature drop to a pleasant 22.8°C (73°F) during March nights.

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. 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 are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Flèche, in March, during 25.3 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 253 rainfall days, and 878mm (34.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Flèche is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of March, in Flèche, French Guiana, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:42 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Flèche, French Guiana. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.