March weather forecast
San Andrés, Guatemala

The first month of the spring, March, is a tropical month in San Andrés, Guatemala, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°C (64.9°F) and 31.9°C (89.4°F).

Temperature

Entering March, the average high-temperature is recorded at a hot 31.9°C (89.4°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from February's 29.8°C (85.6°F). San Andrés reports a sharp reduction in temperature during March, averaging at a refreshing 18.3°C (64.9°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in San Andrés is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, in San Andrés, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout March, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In San Andrés, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.8 days and collects up to 871mm (34.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:12 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.