March weather forecast
Long Apu, Malaysia

March, the first month of the spring in Long Apu, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°C (85.6°F) and min 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

March's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) from February's 29.6°C (85.3°F). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature in Long Apu dips to an average of 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Long Apu, in March, it is raining for 29.8 days, with typically 260mm (10.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 331.4 rainfall days, and 2641mm (103.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of March in Long Apu, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 6:29 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Long Apu is 6.8h.

UV index

January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.