March weather forecast
San Gabriel, Guatemala

March, the first month of the spring in San Gabriel, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.9°C (66°F) and an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

March, characterized by an average high temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low temperature of 18.9°C (66°F), is generally the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In San Gabriel, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. In San Gabriel, Guatemala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.8 days and collects up to 1491mm (58.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in San Gabriel is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, 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 San Gabriel, Guatemala, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during March translates into the following directions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.