March weather forecast
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a tropical month in Antsiafabositra, Madagascar, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.7°C (72.9°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

The shift into March finds Antsiafabositra at an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), closely comparable to February's conditions. The average low-temperature, in March, in Antsiafabositra, is an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Antsiafabositra, the rain falls for 26.3 days. Throughout March, 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Antsiafabositra, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 1163mm (45.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Antsiafabositra, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of March, in Antsiafabositra, Madagascar, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:54 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.8h.

UV index

February, March, 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Antsiafabositra in March?
The average high-temperature, in March, in Antsiafabositra, is 31°C (87.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is appraised at 40°C (104°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Antsiafabositra?
In March, the average relative humidity in Antsiafabositra, Madagascar, is 78%.
How many days does it rain in March in Antsiafabositra?
In Antsiafabositra, Madagascar, during March, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 178mm (7.01") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March in Antsiafabositra?
In March, the average day length in Antsiafabositra is 12h and 11min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Antsiafabositra?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:54 EAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Antsiafabositra have in March?
In Antsiafabositra, Madagascar, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.8h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Antsiafabositra?
February, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Antsiafabositra?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Antsiafabositra, Madagascar, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average temperature in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average high temperature in March: 31°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (34.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.7°C).

Average pressure in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average pressure in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average pressure in March: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average wind speed in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and September (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average humidity in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (48%).

Average rainfall in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average rainfall in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average rainfall in March: 178mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (373mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average rainfall days in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average rainfall days in March: 26.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1.3 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average sunshine days in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average sunshine days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.9 days).

Average UV index in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average UV index in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average cloud cover in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in March - Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
Average visibility in March
Antsiafabositra, Madagascar
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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

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