March weather forecast
San José Chiltepec, Mexico

The first month of the spring, March, is a hot month in San José Chiltepec, Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.1°C (64.6°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

San José Chiltepec's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a warm 27.4°C (81.3°F) in February to a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F). From significant daily highs, San José Chiltepec's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in San José Chiltepec is March, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically collects 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In San José Chiltepec, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of March, in San José Chiltepec, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in San José Chiltepec, Mexico, is 8.4h.

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.