March weather forecastTepetzintla, Mexico

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Tepetzintla, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F) in February to a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F). In the month of March, Tepetzintla witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Tepetzintla, Mexico, is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout March, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tepetzintla, Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 579mm (22.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of March, in Tepetzintla, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 6:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Tepetzintla, Mexico, the average sunshine in March is 7.6h.

UV index

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 UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.