March weather forecastEl Nancito, Panama

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in El Nancito, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°C (88.7°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into March, El Nancito records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), almost identical to February's 31.1°C (88°F). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F) at night.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In El Nancito, during March, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. In El Nancito, Panama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.2 days and collects up to 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in El Nancito is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:30 EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in El Nancito. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in March translates into these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. 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. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.