March weather forecastYurimaguas, Peru

Weather in March

The weather in March resembles that of February in Yurimaguas, Peru. The town continues to experience warm temperatures and high humidity consistently. Tropical rains persist, rejuvenating the diverse flora of the region. Bright sunny days intersperse with the cloudy ones, painting a distinct landscape each day. The maximum temperature recorded is a slightly above average 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The initiation of March in Yurimaguas records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Throughout the month of March, Yurimaguas witnesses an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Yurimaguas, during March, the rain falls for 22.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation. In Yurimaguas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.3 days and collects up to 746mm (29.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March in Yurimaguas, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:09 -05.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March, July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.