March weather forecastAmbatoria, Madagascar

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is a hot month in Ambatoria, Madagascar, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°C (75°F) and an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

Ambatoria, Madagascar, starts March with an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), a minor shift from February's 29.7°C (85.5°F). Ambatoria's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at a warm 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. 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', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through 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. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Ambatoria, in March, it is raining for 29.3 days, with typically 225mm (8.86") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.2 rainfall days, and 1328mm (52.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:48 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.8h.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in March leads to these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.