March weather forecastPerales, Panama

Weather in March

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

Temperature

The transition into March marks the average high-temperature at a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), differing minimally from February's 31.1°C (88°F). Perales observes an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during March nights.

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The least humid month in Perales is March, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Perales, Panama, in March, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Perales, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.2 days and collects up to 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Perales, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Perales, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:31 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Perales is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Perales are January through September, November and December, 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 daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.