March weather forecastPurio, Panama

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), slightly varied from February's 31.1°C (88°F). During March, the average low-temperature is a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. 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 aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March leads to these advisories:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.