March weather forecast
El Quetzal, Guatemala

March, the first month of the spring in El Quetzal, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 21°C (69.8°F) and 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in February - a still hot 32.4°C (90.3°F). In March, in El Quetzal, the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is estimated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like', 'felt air temperature', 'real feel', or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This effect is subjective, depending on the activity and individual's heat perception influenced by various reasons (differences in body mass, height, and shape, wind, clothing). Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in El Quetzal, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in El Quetzal, there are 222.6 rainfall days, and 1301mm (51.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in El Quetzal is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:19 CST.

Sunshine

In El Quetzal, the average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

February through April and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in El Quetzal. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 7 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect 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.