March weather forecast
Itapé, Paraguay

March, the first month of the autumn in Itapé, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°C (88.3°F) and min 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Itapé's average high-temperature is noted with the start of March, touching a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F) from February's 32.8°C (91°F). March nights in Itapé bring a pronounced temperature shift, with averages hovering around a refreshing 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout March, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 885mm (34.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:16 -03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:45 -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 Itapé, the average sunshine in March is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during March leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.