March weather forecastKancab, Mexico

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Kancab, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 20.2°C (68.4°F) and 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), barely different from February's 30.6°C (87.1°F). During March, Kancab detects a significant contrast from its daytime temperatures, with nights averaging at an agreeable 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Kancab is 64%.

Rainfall

February and March are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of rain.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Kancab is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of March in Kancab, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.