March weather forecastCilacap, Indonesia

Weather in March

The weather in Cilacap in March remains warm, with consistent metrics from the next month. The city experiences another increase in rainfall levels, reaching 152mm (5.98"), making it slightly wetter than February. As a result, the relative humidity percentage maintains a high level, adding a muggy feel to the air and creating an atmosphere ideal for tropical vegetation. Furthermore, March offers a consistent visibility of 10km (6.2mi), making travels through the city an enjoyable journey. Despite the shifts in other weather elements, atmospheric pressure remains unaffected, reading at 1009.9mb throughout the month.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F), March is regarded as the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

January, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.6 days and accumulates 152mm (5.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:49 WIB.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Cilacap is 8.8h.

UV index

January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.