March weather forecastKalandy, Madagascar

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Kalandy, is a hot month, 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

The shift into March finds Kalandy at an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), closely comparable to February's conditions. March nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:47 EAT.

Sunshine

In Kalandy, 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 in Kalandy. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March translates into the following guidance:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 30.1°C (86.2°F) and 23.9°C (75°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

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

In Kalandy, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

In Kalandy, in March, it is raining for 29.3 days, with typically 225mm (8.86") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in March is 12h and 11min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:47 EAT.

In Kalandy, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.8h.

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate 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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March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.7°C

30.1°C

30.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.4km/h

9km/h

9.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.8

5.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average high temperature in March: 30.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 23.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average pressure in March: 1011.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average rainfall in March: 225mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (399mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average rainfall days in March: 29.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kalandy, 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: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average sunshine days in March: 1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Kalandy, Madagascar

Average cloud cover in March: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Kalandy, 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).