March weather forecastAmpanefena, Madagascar
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the autumn in Ampanefena, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 29.4°C (84.9°F).Temperature
The average high-temperature is a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F) in March, hardly different from the 29.8°C (85.6°F) recorded in February. Ampanefena reports an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during the nights of March.Heat index
During March, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall in Ampanefena are January and March, with an average 132mm (5.2") of precipitation.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:43 EAT.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ampanefena. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average high temperature in March: 29.4°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and December (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.7°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (19.3°C).
Average pressure in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average pressure in March: 1011.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.9mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6km/h).
Average humidity in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average rainfall in March: 132mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and March (132mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (29mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average rainfall days in March: 25.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (16.7 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average sunshine days in March: 3.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (7.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (2.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average UV index in March: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Ampanefena, Madagascar
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
