March weather forecastPlaya Coronado, Panama

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Playa Coronado, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°C (75°F) and 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

Playa Coronado's warmest months, March and April, record an average high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Playa Coronado, during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 308.7 rainfall days, and 1598mm (62.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Playa Coronado is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of March, in Playa Coronado, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.2h.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Playa Coronado. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The months of March and April bring the highest temperatures, averaging a high of 30.7°C (87.3°F).

In Playa Coronado, in March, the average high-temperature is 30.7°C (87.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.9°C (75°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).

The least humid month in Playa Coronado is March, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

In Playa Coronado, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Playa Coronado, Panama, in March, during 17.3 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") 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 06:32 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

In Playa Coronado, Panama, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.2h.

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

In Playa Coronado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

30.1°C

30.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.5km/h

13.4km/h

10.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.8

8.8

4.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

41%

43%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average high temperature in March: 30.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are November and December (28.7°C).

Average low temperature in March: 23.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (23.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average pressure in March: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average wind speed in March: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and November (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average rainfall in March: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (209mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average rainfall days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Playa Coronado, 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 36min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (8.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are July, November and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Playa Coronado, Panama

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and April (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).