Factoring the onset of autumn,
March indicates a noticeable change from the hot and intense Paraguayan summer. Remarkable shifts in weather parameters make this month unique, with rainfall decreasing to 74mm (2.91") and temperatures scaling down from 21°C (69.8°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). Shortened daylight hours bring a sense of calm as the city transitions into a cooler season. Despite less sunshine,
Filadelfia maintains a high UV index, implying that sun protection remains essential for outdoor activities. Overall, March weather allows for a balance of work and leisure time for the city dwellers.
Temperature
As Filadelfia welcomes March, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F), showing little deviation from
February's 34°C (93.2°F). Filadelfia's average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) in March reflects a significant disparity from the daytime highs.
Rainfall
In March, in Filadelfia, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Filadelfia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72 days and collects up to 710mm (27.95") of precipitation.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:28 -03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:00 -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 Filadelfia is 8h.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index are
January through March, October through
December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 12 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure every key safety measure. People with light skin might sustain burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Use liberally and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every two hours and right after outdoor activities or a swim.