March weather forecast
Oria Arriba, Panama

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

Temperature

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

Heat index

March's heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Oria Arriba, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. In Oria Arriba, 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 the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:30 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.