March weather forecastWhitwarta, Australia

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Whitwarta, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.9°C (60.6°F) and 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

March brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F) in February to a moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F). Whitwarta experiences an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) in month of March.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is calculated to be 27°C (80.6°F). Prolonged exposure and physical activity might induce exhaustion, potentially causing heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 49%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Whitwarta, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:13 pm ACDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Whitwarta is 8.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Whitwarta is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during March morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F) and a low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is calculated to be 27°C (80.6°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 49%.

March is the month with the least rainfall in Whitwarta, Australia. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

In Whitwarta, in March, during 6.5 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March in Whitwarta, Australia, is 12h and 18min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whitwarta, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:13 pm ACDT.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Whitwarta is 8.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average high temperature in March: 27°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average humidity in March: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (40%).

Average rainfall in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average rainfall in March: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (28mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average UV index in March: 5

The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Whitwarta, Australia

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).