March weather forecast
Chilibre, Panama

March delivers a decidedly noticeable increase in temperature, reaching a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) in Chilibre, Panama. This uptick in warmth, however, does not significantly disrupt the familiar climate of the city. Though the sunshine duration reduces slightly, it still maintains a healthy average, saturating the city with plenty of natural light. Humidity is slightly lower than in February, providing a hint of dryness in the atmosphere. Notably, March marks a transition into a wetter phase, setting the stage for the seasons to come.

Temperature

March and April bring Chilibre's highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. 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. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

March is the least humid month in Chilibre, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In March, in Chilibre, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout March, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Chilibre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 282 days and collects up to 1912mm (75.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Chilibre is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Chilibre, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

In Chilibre, the average sunshine in March is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chilibre are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.