March weather forecast
Lancaster, Guyana

March, the first month of the spring in Lancaster, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during March registers at a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Lancaster's average low-temperature in March is measured at an agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. 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', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Lancaster, Guyana, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in March, during 25.3 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 297.5 rainfall days, and 1129mm (44.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lancaster, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:02 -04.

Sunshine

In Lancaster, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in March transforms into this advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.