March weather forecastParapat, Indonesia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Parapat, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.6°C (69.1°F) and max 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

Parapat starts March with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), a minor shift from February's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Parapat's average low-temperature is measured at an agreeable 20.6°C (69.1°F) during March.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Parapat, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Parapat, in March, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 246mm (9.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Parapat, Indonesia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 299.9 days and collects up to 2367mm (93.19") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:32 WIB.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in March leads to these recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during March is 30.2°C (86.4°F) and the low-temperature is 20.6°C (69.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is computed to be 40°C (104°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

In March, the rain falls for 28.7 days. Throughout March, 246mm (9.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Parapat, the average day length in March is 12h and 6min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:32 WIB.

In Parapat, the average sunshine duration in March is 8h.

January through June, August through December, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

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Apr

Average high temperature

30.1°C

30.2°C

29.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4km/h

3.8km/h

3.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.7

1.3

0.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average high temperature in March: 30.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (28.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 20.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average pressure in March: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average wind speed in March: 3.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (3.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average rainfall in March: 246mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (288mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (84mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average rainfall days in March: 28.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (16.6 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average sunshine days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Parapat, Indonesia

Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, November and December (7km).