March weather forecast
Ciudad del Este, Paraguay

Through March, weather conditions modify subtly. The city’s sky becomes slightly more clear, with a decrease in cloud coverage. Citizens in Ciudad del Este can witness longer durations of sunshine, despite a shorter daylight span than the previous months. The average rainfall continues its declining trend. A gradual decrease in both day and night temperatures is also observed, flagging the onset of upcoming cooler months.

Temperature

The shift into March reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely mirroring February's climate. Ciudad del Este encounters a steady low-temperature average of 19.2°C (66.6°F) throughout the month of March.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
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. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, in March, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Ciudad del Este, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.5 days and collects up to 1152mm (45.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ciudad del Este, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:08 -03. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:37 -04.
Note: On Sunday, 24. March 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from -03 to -04. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 00:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from -04 to -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Ciudad del Este is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ciudad del Este is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.