March weather forecast
El Toro, Panama

March, the first month of the spring in El Toro, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 34.6°C (94.3°F).

Temperature

In El Toro, March records the highest average temperatures, peaking at 34.6°C (94.3°F) and reaching a low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In El Toro, Panama, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In El Toro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in El Toro is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in El Toro, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in El Toro is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Toro 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.