March weather forecastAcatenango, Guatemala

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Acatenango, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 18.6°C (65.5°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

Acatenango's March weather, with an average high temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is appraised at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. 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 quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Acatenango, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Acatenango, there are 228.7 rainfall days, and 1368mm (53.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Acatenango is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total 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.

Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Acatenango's March weather reaches an average high of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low of 18.6°C (65.5°F), making it the warmest month.

Acatenango in March has an average high-temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

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

In March, the average relative humidity is 61%.

In Acatenango, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 CST.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Acatenango, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.6°C

30.6°C

30.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

9.1km/h

7.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.6

20.1

9.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average high temperature in March: 30.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (27.1°C).

Average low temperature in March: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average pressure in March: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and October (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average wind speed in March: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average humidity in March: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (61%).

Average rainfall in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average rainfall in March: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (4mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in March: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in March
Acatenango, Guatemala

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).