March weather forecastNuevo Progreso, Guatemala
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Nuevo Progreso, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°C (90.3°F) and min 21°C (69.8°F).Temperature
March's weather records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.4°C (90.3°F), showing little deviation from February. March brings an average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) to Nuevo Progreso.Heat index
March's heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.
Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 59%.Rainfall
In Nuevo Progreso, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.6 days and collects up to 1301mm (51.22") of precipitation.Daylight
In Nuevo Progreso, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:19 CST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Nuevo Progreso is 9.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are February through April and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average high temperature in March: 32.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 21°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.5°C).
Average pressure in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average pressure in March: 1013.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average wind speed in March: 6.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May, June, September and October (5.5km/h).
Average humidity in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average humidity in March: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (59%).
Average rainfall in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average rainfall in March: 24mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (261mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (11mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (27.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Nuevo Progreso, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average UV index in March: 7
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala
- Average cloud cover in March: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in March
Nuevo Progreso, 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).
