March weather forecastTres Quebradas, Panama

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a hot month in Tres Quebradas, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

March commences with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing little deviation from February's 31.1°C (88°F). March's average low-temperature reading settles at a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 72%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Tres Quebradas, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:31 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in March transforms into this advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.