March weather forecast
Matinga, Angola

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a tropical month in Matinga, Angola, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature for March, being a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), harmonizes with the reading from the preceding month. Matinga experiences an average low-temperature reading of 22.3°C (72.1°F) throughout March.

Heat index

The heat index for March is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Matinga, in March, during 21.4 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 197.5 rainfall days, and 834mm (32.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:01 WAT.

Sunshine

In Matinga, Angola, the average sunshine in March is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Matinga, Angola, are February, March and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.