March weather forecast
Long Puak, Malaysia

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Long Puak, Malaysia, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

With March's arrival, Long Puak's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), marking little difference from February's 31.3°C (88.3°F). An average low-temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F) is expected in Long Puak during March.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Long Puak, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Long Puak, in March, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 151mm (5.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Long Puak, Malaysia, there are 304 rainfall days, and 1858mm (73.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Long Puak is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of March, in Long Puak, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 6:30 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Long Puak is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.