March weather forecastPicota, Peru

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Picota, Peru, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°C (67.6°F) and an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F) marks March, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in February. Picota observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F) during the month of March.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to 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.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February through April, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 25.3 days and typically aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:10 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Picota. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in March transforms into this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.