March weather forecastManantenina, Madagascar

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Manantenina, Madagascar, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.1°C (73.6°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

Manantenina marks the start of March with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from February's 29.2°C (84.6°F). Manantenina cools down to an average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F) throughout the month of March.

Heat index

March's heat index is calculated to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Manantenina, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.4 rainfall days, and 474mm (18.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March in Manantenina, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:50 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Manantenina, Madagascar, is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Manantenina is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Manantenina in March has an average high-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).

With an average relative humidity of 78%, March is the most humid month.

In Manantenina, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Manantenina, Madagascar, in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Manantenina, Madagascar, is 12h and 14min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, in Manantenina, Madagascar, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:50 EAT.

In Manantenina, Madagascar, the average sunshine duration in March is 9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Manantenina, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in March: 28.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, February and December (29.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Manantenina, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in March: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Manantenina, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in March: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (15.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Manantenina, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Manantenina, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in March: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (22mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Manantenina, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Manantenina, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Manantenina, 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 June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Manantenina, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Manantenina, 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).