March weather forecast
Soaloka, Madagascar

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

Temperature

Soaloka's weather, upon March's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), nearly identical to the prior month. In March, the recorded average low-temperature in Soaloka, Madagascar, is a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Soaloka, during March, the rain falls for 25.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 164mm (6.46") of precipitation. 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 in Soaloka is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:00 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Soaloka is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Soaloka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.