March weather forecastPlatero, Philippines

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Platero, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

March is marked by an average high-temperature of a hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), almost identical to the preceding month. The average temperature during March nights is registered at a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. 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 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Platero, in March, during 5.5 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Platero, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.9 days and collects up to 852mm (33.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Platero, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:07 pm PST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

February through July, September through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in March leads to these guidelines:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.