March weather forecastEl María, Panama

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March is the warmest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 34.6°C (94.3°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In El María, Panama, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. In El María, Panama, 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 is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:35 EST.

Sunshine

In El María, the average sunshine in March 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Aug 1, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

El María's temperatures peak on average in March, reaching 34.6°C (94.3°F) at their highest and 22.4°C (72.3°F) at their lowest.

The high-temperature, in March, in El María, is 34.6°C (94.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.4°C (72.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is evaluated at 46°C (114.8°F).

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

In March, the average relative humidity is 65%.

In El María, Panama, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:35 EST.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.4h.

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

33.5°C

34.6°C

34°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.9km/h

10.3km/h

7.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

21.1

20.7

9.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
El María, Panama

Average high temperature in March: 34.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.2°C).

Average low temperature in March: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°C).

Average pressure in March
El María, Panama

Average pressure in March: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
El María, Panama

Average wind speed in March: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
El María, Panama

Average humidity in March: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (65%).

Average rainfall in March
El María, Panama

Average rainfall in March: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (309mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

Average rainfall days in March
El María, Panama

Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (31 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
El María, 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 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
El María, Panama

Average sunshine days in March: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in March
El María, Panama

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
El María, Panama

Average cloud cover in March: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
El María, Panama

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (6km).