March weather forecastChupá, Panama

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March, characterized by an average high temperature of 34.6°C (94.3°F) and a low temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F), is generally the warmest month.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be cautious: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a possible consequence of continuous physical effort.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 65%, March is the least humid month in Chupá.

Rainfall

In Chupá, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Chupá is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:32 EST.

Sunshine

In Chupá, Panama, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.