March weather forecastSipacate, Guatemala

March

Weather in March

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.

Frequently asked questions

In Sipacate, 33°C (91.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 24.4°C (75.9°F) is the average low-temperature during March. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is computed to be 40°C (104°F).

The least humid month in Sipacate, Guatemala, is March, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

The average relative humidity in March in Sipacate is 60%.

In March, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout March, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of March in Sipacate, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Sipacate is 9.7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Sipacate, Guatemala, 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.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sipacate is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average high temperature in March: 33°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (31.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average pressure in March: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and October (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average humidity in March: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall in March: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (3mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (26.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are April and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2 days).

Average UV index in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Sipacate, Guatemala

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).