March weather forecast
Teotepeque, El Salvador

March, the first month of the spring in Teotepeque, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

Teotepeque measures an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F) in March, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Teotepeque experiences a mean low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) during March.

Heat index

The heat index for March is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. 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 remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In Teotepeque, in March, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.9 rainfall days, and 832mm (32.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Teotepeque, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:09 CST.

Sunshine

In Teotepeque, the average sunshine in March is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. 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: A typical high UV index of 7 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.