March weather forecast
Cañas Gordas, Panama

March, the first month of the spring in Cañas Gordas, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and an average low of 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

March is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Cañas Gordas, Panama, in March, during 20.8 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cañas Gordas, there are 309.5 rainfall days, and 2106mm (82.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Cañas Gordas is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:41 EST.

Sunshine

In Cañas Gordas, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

March through May, 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 health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March translates into these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.