March weather forecastPunchana, Peru

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Punchana, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The shift into March reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F), closely mirroring February's climate. Throughout March, Punchana anticipates an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 27.6 days and typically aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") 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 05:59 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:59 -05.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Punchana, is 30.7°C (87.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.4°C (72.3°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 43°C (109.4°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

March is the month with the most rainfall in Punchana. Rain falls for 27.6 days and accumulates 185mm (7.28") of precipitation.

In March, the rain falls for 27.6 days. Throughout March, 185mm (7.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:59 -05.

In Punchana, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average high temperature in March: 30.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average pressure in March: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average wind speed in March: 3.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (3.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (3.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average rainfall in March: 185mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (185mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (67mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average rainfall days in March: 27.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (20.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and July (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average sunshine days in March: 3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (7.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (3 days).

Average UV index in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average cloud cover in March: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in March
Punchana, Peru

  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (6km).