March weather forecastMentikan, Indonesia

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a tropical month in Mentikan, Indonesia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

March's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), hardly different from the previous month. Mentikan experiences a mean temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during March nights.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Mentikan, in March, it is raining for 28.9 days, with typically 268mm (10.55") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mentikan, Indonesia, there are 218.3 rainfall days, and 1409mm (55.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:35 WIB.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Mentikan is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and March, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In March, in Mentikan, the average high-temperature is 30.3°C (86.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In Mentikan, in March, during 28.9 rainfall days, 268mm (10.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Mentikan, the average day length in March is 12h and 9min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:35 WIB.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

January and March, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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30.6°C

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Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

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Average temperature in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average high temperature in March: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (30.1°C).

Average low temperature in March: 23.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (24.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (21.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average pressure in March: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average wind speed in March: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average humidity in March: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average rainfall in March: 268mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average rainfall days in March: 28.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are August, September and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average sunshine days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and March (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Mentikan, Indonesia

Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).