March weather forecastMeri, Indonesia

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Meri, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

In March, Meri experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely mirroring the climate in February. In Meri, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a warm 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Meri, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Meri, in March, it is raining for 28.9 days, with typically 268mm (10.55") of accumulated precipitation. In Meri, Indonesia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217.3 days and collects up to 1402mm (55.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Meri 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.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

January and March, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Meri. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.