March weather forecast
Kangar, Malaysia

March in Kangar brings with it a slight surge in rainfall, clocking in at 80mm (3.15") over the entire month. This fleeting transitory period between monsoons keeps the city on a meteorologic swing, fusing warm afternoons and moist evenings. Sweeping tropical winds soften the stiffness of humidity, allowing relief amidst bouts of increased rainfall. An average temperature not deviating much from February, it creates a beautiful pastiche, seizing every chance it gets to showcase its luxuriant flora. As March progresses, the city gears up to welcoming the vitalizing showers of the upcoming monsoon.

Temperature

Kangar registers the highest average temperatures during the month of March, with peaks of 32.3°C (90.1°F) and lows of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Kangar, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kangar, in March, during 18.2 rainfall days, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 258.5 rainfall days, and 1368mm (53.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kangar, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:28 pm +08.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kangar, Malaysia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.