March weather forecastCatarina, Guatemala
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Catarina, Guatemala, with an average temperature varying between 31°C (87.8°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).Temperature
The high-temperature average in March for Catarina is a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), staying closely aligned with February's conditions. March's nights observe an average temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).Heat index
In March, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.
Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 63%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 226.8 rainfall days, and 1216mm (47.87") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:20 CST.
Sunshine
In Catarina, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.UV index
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Average temperature in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average high temperature in March: 31°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.7°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (22.2°C).
Average pressure in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average pressure in March: 1013.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.6mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average humidity in March: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (63%).
Average rainfall in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average rainfall in March: 24mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (244mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (6mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Catarina, 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 months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average UV index in March: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average cloud cover in March: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in March
Catarina, Guatemala
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and August (9km).
