March weather forecast
Milanoa, Madagascar

March, the first month of the autumn in Milanoa, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

The introduction of March notes a subtle temperature variation to a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F) from February's 30°C (86°F). Throughout March, an average nighttime temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) is experienced.

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Milanoa, Madagascar, during March, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 143mm (5.63") of precipitation. In Milanoa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.2 days and collects up to 769mm (30.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Milanoa, Madagascar, is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:44 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Milanoa. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages 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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.