March weather forecastCuyotenango, Guatemala

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Cuyotenango, Guatemala, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 18.9°C (66°F).

Temperature

Cuyotenango's March weather, with an average high temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low temperature of 18.9°C (66°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

The heat index in March is evaluated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Cuyotenango, during March, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cuyotenango, there are 222.8 rainfall days, and 1491mm (58.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Cuyotenango is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Cuyotenango, Guatemala, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:18 CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Cuyotenango, Guatemala, is 9.5h.

UV index

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 Cuyotenango, Guatemala. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during March translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. 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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.