March weather forecastSanto Domingo, Philippines

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Santo Domingo, Philippines, with an average temperature varying between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

At the start of March, Santo Domingo's average high-temperature reaches a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), subtly different from the preceding month. Santo Domingo records an average low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) throughout the month of March.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Santo Domingo is 73%.

Rainfall

In Santo Domingo, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In Santo Domingo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 226 days and collects up to 1026mm (40.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Santo Domingo, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

February through June, August and September, 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Santo Domingo, is 32.3°C (90.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 21.3°C (70.3°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 42°C (107.6°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Santo Domingo, Philippines, is 73%.

In March, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Santo Domingo, the average day length in March is 12h and 3min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Santo Domingo, Philippines, is 9.5h.

February through June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Santo Domingo.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Santo Domingo is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

30.3°C

32.3°C

33.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.6km/h

8.1km/h

7.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.2

15.5

11.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average high temperature in March: 32.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (33.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29°C).

Average low temperature in March: 21.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average pressure in March: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average wind speed in March: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average rainfall in March: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (147mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average cloud cover in March: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Santo Domingo, Philippines

Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and June (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (7km).