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March,
San Estanislao enters a cooler phase, temperatures drop to 31°C (87.8°F) high. March marks the transition from the peak summer months to the balmy spring season. Celebrations and outdoor activities are still prevalent as citizens and tourists alike enjoy the vibrant life of the Paraguayan city. Transitioning into
April, residents anticipate a further drop in temperature. The mild temperatures and gentle winds provide the perfect setting for the ephemeral blossom of spring flowers.
Temperature
February's transformation into March witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) in San Estanislao, noting a minor change from the preceding month. In San Estanislao, the average nighttime temperature during March is a refreshing 19.7°C (67.5°F).
Heat index
March's heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in San Estanislao is 77%.
Rainfall
In San Estanislao,
Paraguay, in March, during 17.9 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in San Estanislao, there are 166 rainfall days, and 911mm (35.87") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in San Estanislao is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:15 -03. On the last day of March, in San Estanislao, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:45 -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
In March, the average sunshine is 8.4h.
UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in San Estanislao is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during March leads to these advisories:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.