March weather forecastDumingag, Philippines

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dumingag, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31°C (87.8°F) and min 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

The dawn of March sees an average high-temperature of a hot 31°C (87.8°F), subtly contrasting with February's 29.8°C (85.6°F). An average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) is recorded in the month of March.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Dumingag.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout March, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dumingag, Philippines, there are 290.3 rainfall days, and 1414mm (55.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dumingag, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Dumingag, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 5:56 pm PST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Dumingag, Philippines, is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dumingag, Philippines, are February through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.