March weather forecastGerik, Malaysia

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gerik, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and an average low of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

Gerik's March weather, marked by an average high temperature of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and an average low temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F), is the warmest in the year.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is evaluated at a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 25.6 days. Throughout March, 122mm (4.8") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gerik, there are 316.8 rainfall days, and 1905mm (75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Gerik, Malaysia, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Gerik, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:24 pm +08.

Sunshine

February and March, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Gerik.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gerik. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.