March weather forecastPalas, Indonesia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Palas, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

March's average high-temperature is a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), maintaining a close comparison with February's 30.4°C (86.7°F). Palas experiences a nighttime temperature average of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during March.

Heat index

The heat index in March is evaluated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. 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 of high significance for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

February, March and May, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Palas, in March, during 29.5 rainfall days, 232mm (9.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Palas, Indonesia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 296.2 days and collects up to 1712mm (67.4") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Palas, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03 WIB.

Sunshine

In Palas, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March translates into the following guidance:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

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

In Palas, 30.8°C (87.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 23.3°C (73.9°F) is the average low-temperature during March. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 42°C (107.6°F).

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In Palas, in March, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 232mm (9.13") of accumulated precipitation.

In Palas, the average day length in March is 12h and 8min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, in Palas, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:03 WIB.

In Palas, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average humidity

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Average temperature in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average high temperature in March: 30.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and July (30.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 23.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and December (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average pressure in March: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average wind speed in March: 5.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (6.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and May (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average rainfall in March: 232mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (42mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average rainfall days in March: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (16.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 7h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average sunshine days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (10.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (0.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Palas, Indonesia

Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August (8km).