March weather forecastCerro Plata, Panama

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Cerro Plata, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 34.6°C (94.3°F).

Temperature

In Cerro Plata, the average temperatures in March are the highest, with a peak at 34.6°C (94.3°F) and a low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is calculated to be a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

March is the least humid month in Cerro Plata, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

In Cerro Plata, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. In Cerro Plata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Cerro Plata, Panama, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:35 EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.