March weather forecast
Sipacate, Guatemala

March, the first month of the spring in Sipacate, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and an average high of 33°C (91.4°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in March for Sipacate is a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F), staying closely aligned with February's conditions. March's average low-temperature reading in Sipacate settles at a moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

In Sipacate, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sipacate, there are 190.7 rainfall days, and 718mm (28.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sipacate, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of March, in Sipacate, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Sipacate. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during March translates into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.