March weather forecastSanta Rita, Panama

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Santa Rita, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

Santa Rita's temperatures tend to hit their maximum during March and April, with an average high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during March is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. 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 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, March is the least humid month in Santa Rita.

Rainfall

In March, in Santa Rita, Panama, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout March, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Rita, there are 308.7 rainfall days, and 1598mm (62.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March leads to these instructions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

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

Santa Rita witnesses its highest temperatures in March and April, reaching an average of 30.7°C (87.3°F).

The high-temperature, in March, in Santa Rita, is 30.7°C (87.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°C (75°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

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

In Santa Rita, Panama, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Santa Rita, during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

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, in Santa Rita, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

In Santa Rita, Panama, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.2h.

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

In Santa Rita, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat 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

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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, 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).