March weather forecastBamaga, Australia

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Bamaga, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°C (77.4°F) and max 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during March is a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Bamaga observes an average low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F) during March.

Heat index

The heat index in March is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The most humid month in Bamaga is March, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In March, in Bamaga, the rain falls for 29.1 days. Throughout March, 242mm (9.53") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bamaga, there are 192.5 rainfall days, and 1164mm (45.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Bamaga is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:34 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Bamaga, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.