March weather forecastTuzantán, Mexico

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Tuzantán, Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and an average high of 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), nearly identical to February's 30.5°C (86.9°F). Tuzantán records a mean low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) in March.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 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. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Tuzantán, Mexico, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tuzantán, there are 227 rainfall days, and 1231mm (48.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.