March weather forecastAltamira, Panama

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Altamira, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°C (75°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

In Altamira, the warmest months are March and April, registering an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Altamira, in March, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Altamira, Panama, there are 282 rainfall days, and 1912mm (75.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Altamira is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of March, in Altamira, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Altamira is 7.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The warmest period in Altamira, Panama, with an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F), falls in March and April.

During March, Altamira experiences an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 77%, March is the least humid month in Altamira, Panama.

The average relative humidity in March in Altamira, Panama, is 77%.

In Altamira, during March, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

In March, the average day length in Altamira, Panama, is 12h and 5min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, in Altamira, Panama, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

In Altamira, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Altamira, Panama, 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 in Altamira, Panama.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Altamira, Panama, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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30.8°C

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12km/h

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Average rainfall

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Average sunshine

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Average temperature in March
Altamira, Panama

Average high temperature in March: 30.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are October and November (28.7°C).

Average low temperature in March: 23.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (23.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Altamira, Panama

Average pressure in March: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Altamira, Panama

Average wind speed in March: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and September (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Altamira, Panama

Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and November (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Altamira, Panama

Average rainfall in March: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Altamira, Panama

Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altamira, Panama

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in March: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Altamira, Panama

Average sunshine days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Altamira, Panama

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).