March weather forecastBalacende, Angola

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Balacende, Angola, with an average temperature ranging between min 26°C (78.8°F) and max 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

In Balacende, the month of March is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout March, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Balacende, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 456mm (17.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Balacende, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:09 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.6h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

Balacende's March weather reaches an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 26°C (78.8°F), making it the warmest month.

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is evaluated at 39°C (102.2°F).

In Balacende, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Balacende, in March, during 18.7 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Balacende, the average day length in March is 12h and 9min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:09 WAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Balacende, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average high temperature in March: 30.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average pressure in March: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average wind speed in March: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average rainfall in March: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (89mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average rainfall days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.4 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (3.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Balacende, Angola

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).