March weather forecast
Cojutepeque, El Salvador

March sees weather conditions that are marginally warmer than February. Despite small increments in humidity and cloud cover, the majority of the month remains dry, sunny, and inviting. Temperatures hover between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 34.1°C (93.4°F) - the highest for the year - making it the warmest month in Cojutepeque's calendar year.

Temperature

March, with its average high-temperature of 34.1°C (93.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F), holds the record as the warmest month in Cojutepeque.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for 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.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 59%, March is the least humid month in Cojutepeque.

Rainfall

In Cojutepeque, El Salvador, during March, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Cojutepeque, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.2 days and collects up to 1062mm (41.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of March, in Cojutepeque, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:07 CST.

Sunshine

In Cojutepeque, the average sunshine in March is 10.6h.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.