March weather forecastSardinilla, Panama

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Sardinilla, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

Sardinilla witnesses its peak temperatures during March and April, when the average high-temperature reaches 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sardinilla, during March, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 282 rainfall days, and 1912mm (75.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sardinilla, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of March, in Sardinilla, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Sardinilla is 7.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Sardinilla are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.