March weather forecastAmparihimahitsy, Madagascar

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

In the transition from February to March, Amparihimahitsy reports an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for 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 physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Amparihimahitsy, in March, during 24.5 rainfall days, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Amparihimahitsy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 817mm (32.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:56 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Amparihimahitsy is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. 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. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 24.9°C (76.8°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 39°C (102.2°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In March, the rain falls for 24.5 days. Throughout March, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar, the average day length in March is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:56 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 10.3h.

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in March: 30.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in March: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (58%).

Average rainfall in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in March: 132mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (254mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in March: 24.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 10h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in March: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Amparihimahitsy, Madagascar

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).