March weather forecastRantau, Malaysia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rantau, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.3°C (90.1°F) and 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Temperature

March through May mark Rantau's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light 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 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rantau, in March, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. In Rantau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 245.4 days and collects up to 951mm (37.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:20 pm +08.

Sunshine

In Rantau, the average sunshine in March is 8.4h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during March translates into the following directions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Temperatures reach their maximum during March through May, recording an average high-temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F).

The high-temperature, in March, in Rantau, records 32.3°C (90.1°F), while the low-temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is computed to be 45°C (113°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Rantau, in March, during 25.6 rainfall days, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Rantau, the average day length in March is 12h and 6min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:20 pm +08.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Rantau, Malaysia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

32.2°C

32.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.7km/h

5.6km/h

5.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.5

4.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average high temperature in March: 32.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March, April and May (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 23.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (22.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average pressure in March: 1009.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1010.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average wind speed in March: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and November (4.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average rainfall in March: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (122mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (36mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average rainfall days in March: 25.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (25.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (16.5 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July, August and September (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average sunshine days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (4.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Rantau, Malaysia

Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).