March weather forecastAlas, East Timor
March weather forecast for Alas, East Timor: The months with the highest humidity in Alas are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 79%. The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).
March
Weather in March
The transition from February to March signals a subtle shift towards higher temperatures and marginally less rainfall. There is a move from the previous patterns with a slight increase in the amount of sunshine and UV index. Interestingly, the highest average temperature is recorded this month at 27.6°C (81.7°F), offering warmer days to the residents. Despite these changes, the overall climate remains predominantly humid. With mostly cloudy skies, Alas demonstrates its tropical weather characteristics.Temperature
March's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F) from February's 27.2°C (81°F). Throughout March, Alas observes a steady low-temperature average of 24.3°C (75.7°F), reflecting a minor dip from daytime highs.Heat index
The heat index value for March is appraised at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). If one remains active during constant exposure, it might cause exhaustion and heat cramps.Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Alas are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Alas, in March, it is raining for 27.1 days, with typically 154mm (6.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Alas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 906mm (35.67") of precipitation.Daylight
In Alas, East Timor, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:41 +09.
Sunshine
In Alas, the average sunshine in March is 8.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are March through May, September through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during March translates into the following directions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average high temperature in March: 27.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.6°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (24.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.3°C).
Average pressure in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average pressure in March: 1009mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.7mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.1km/h).
Average humidity in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average rainfall in March: 154mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (172mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average rainfall days in March: 27.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.8 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average sunshine days in March: 1.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average UV index in March: 7
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June, July, August and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average cloud cover in March: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in March
Alas, East Timor
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).
