March weather forecast
Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay

March indicates a shift towards cooler climates in Mariscal Estigarribia as compared to February with the difference in temperature being just over a degree. Maximum temperatures drop to 33.4°C (92.1°F) which appears particularly notable given the warmer months preceding it. More rainfall takes place in this month, paving the way for a wetter climate compared to the preceding month. As the calendar turns to April, one should prepare for a forecast calling for a further decrease in temperature and fluctuating rainfall levels.

Temperature

The shift into March finds Mariscal Estigarribia at an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F), closely comparable to February's conditions. Mariscal Estigarribia, in March, displays a significant temperature downturn during the night, with an average reading of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is computed to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay, is 67%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 120mm (4.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mariscal Estigarribia, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 19:30 -03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:02 -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.