March weather forecast
Cerro Azul, Panama

The first month of the spring, March, is still a hot month in Cerro Azul, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March coincides with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), indicating a minimal shift from February's 30°C (86°F). During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 24°C (75.2°F) at night.

Heat index

March's heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. 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. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Cerro Azul, during March, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. In Cerro Azul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 309.6 days and collects up to 2035mm (80.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cerro Azul, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Cerro Azul, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:27 EST.

Sunshine

In Cerro Azul, Panama, the average sunshine in March is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Cerro Azul are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.