March weather forecastMenchaca, Panama

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March, known for its average high temperature of 34.6°C (94.3°F) and an average low temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index in March is appraised at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Menchaca, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. In Menchaca, 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 06:35 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The temperatures reach their highest averages in March, with highs of 34.6°C (94.3°F) and lows of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

The high-temperature during March is 34.6°C (94.3°F) and the low-temperature is 22.4°C (72.3°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 46°C (114.8°F).

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

In March, the average relative humidity is 65%.

In Menchaca, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

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

In Menchaca, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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
Menchaca, 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).