Factoring the onset of autumn,
March indicates a noticeable change from the hot and intense Paraguayan summer. Remarkable shifts in weather parameters make this month unique, with rainfall decreasing to 74mm (2.91") and temperatures scaling down from 21°C (69.8°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). Shortened daylight hours bring a sense of calm as the city transitions into a cooler season. Despite less sunshine,
Filadelfia maintains a high UV index, implying that sun protection remains essential for outdoor activities. Overall, March weather allows for a balance of work and leisure time for the city dwellers.
Temperature
Filadelfia's average high-temperature in March sits at a still hot 33°C (91.4°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Filadelfia demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of March, with an average nighttime temperature of 21°C (69.8°F).
Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72 rainfall days, and 710mm (27.95") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:28 -03. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:00 -04.
Note: On Sunday, 24. March 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from -03 to -04. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 06.
October 2024, at 00:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from -04 to -03.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 8h.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index are
January through March, October through
December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during March leads to these instructions:
Employ all critical precautions. Guarding against sun damage is essential. 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. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Ensure the liberal application and reapplication of a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen after each outdoor activity or swim, and every two hours.