March weather forecastLopary, Madagascar

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Lopary, Madagascar, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°C (82.4°F) and min 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

March commences with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), showing little deviation from February's 28.4°C (83.1°F). In Lopary, the average low-temperature during March nights tends to settle at a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Enduring exposure and continuous activity might cause a feeling of tiredness and induce heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Lopary, during March, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 217.3 rainfall days, and 880mm (34.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Lopary is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of March in Lopary, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:49 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lopary, Madagascar, are March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during March leads to these advisories:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Lopary experiences an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

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

In March, in Lopary, Madagascar, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout March, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Lopary is 12h and 13min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, in Lopary, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:49 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in March in Lopary is 8.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Lopary, Madagascar, are March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

28.4°C

28°C

26.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.5km/h

13km/h

12.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.4

6.8

8.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average high temperature in March: 28°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 23.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (18.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average pressure in March: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average wind speed in March: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11km/h).

Average humidity in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average rainfall in March: 107mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (24mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average rainfall days in March: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.2 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average sunshine days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Lopary, Madagascar

Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Lopary, 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).