March weather forecastRio Rico, Mexico

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rio Rico, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.2°C (81°F) and 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

With the start of March, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from February's warm 23.8°C (74.8°F) to a still moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F). Throughout March, Rio Rico encounters an average temperature drop to a refreshing 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during March is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F). If one persists in activity during exposure, it could induce weariness and subsequently, heat cramps.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

In Rio Rico, the average relative humidity in March is 66%.

Rainfall

In March, in Rio Rico, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.8 rainfall days, and 330mm (12.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Rio Rico, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Rio Rico, the average high-temperature is 27.2°C (81°F), and the average low-temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 66%.

In Rio Rico, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

February through December are months without snowfall.

The average day length in March is 12h and 2min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.5h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in March: 27.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (36.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 17.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average pressure in March: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in March: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average humidity in March: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in March: 15mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and September (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Rio Rico, Mexico

  • 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).