March weather forecast
Katsepy, Madagascar

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

Temperature

The high-temperature average in March for Katsepy is a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), staying closely aligned with February's conditions. During March, Katsepy experiences an average low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for March is appraised at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, in Katsepy, the rain falls for 24.5 days. Throughout March, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Katsepy, Madagascar, 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 in Katsepy is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of March, in Katsepy, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:57 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Katsepy. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.