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Insivumeh forecast provides that the maximum temperatures during March be between 38 to 40 ° C in some regions of the country.
Insivumeh forecast informs the beginning of the warm era in Guatemala. Illustrative image. (Free Press Photo: EFE/ Antonio Laceda).
The César George forecast of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) reported that March is characterized by the beginning of the warm era in Guatemala.
“We expect quite a few days clear with the presence of fog or mist in the early hours in the morning and a warm and misty atmosphere, ”said George.
The expert said that Isolated rains are not ruled out in the mouth and southwest.
March and April are months where the trend of rains decreases.
George explained that the Cold front approach between March 5 and 6if you do not change your career in the next few days.
Maximum temperatures for March could range from 38 and 40 ° C, The forecast commented.
In Petén, East and Costa Sur the temperature will be between 36 and 38 ° C, while in the central plateau (including the capital) It will be perceived between 30 and 32 ° C.
“In the analyzes we perform We would not expect temperatures as extreme as those recorded in 2024”He added.
The professional explained that temperature anomalies have decreased slightly in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
However, during March it is not ruled out that low temperatures continue at night in the Central and Western Altiplano, decreasing to 2 and 0 ° C.
Recommendations
George gives two recommendations during the warm season in Guatemala:
- Do not expose yourself to the sun between 10 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon
- Stay hydrated as well as possible
In addition, it warns that soils in some regions of Guatemala are dry and high temperatures could favor Forest fires.