March weather forecast
Soaloka, Madagascar

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Soaloka, Madagascar, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

Soaloka's weather in March displays an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), showing minor disparity from February's 30.2°C (86.4°F). March's average low-temperature reading in Soaloka settles at a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Soaloka, in March, during 25.4 rainfall days, 164mm (6.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Soaloka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.7 days and collects up to 952mm (37.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:00 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.