March weather forecastChongoene, Mozambique

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Chongoene, Mozambique, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

Chongoene's weather in March displays an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), showing minor disparity from February's 29.8°C (85.6°F). In March, Chongoene records an average nighttime temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, March is the most humid month in Chongoene.

Rainfall

In Chongoene, during March, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chongoene, there are 173.2 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chongoene, Mozambique, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March in Chongoene, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:44 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In Chongoene, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Chongoene, 29.3°C (84.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.4°C (72.3°F) is the average low-temperature during March. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is estimated at 35°C (95°F).

With an average relative humidity of 78%, March is the most humid month in Chongoene, Mozambique.

In March, the average relative humidity in Chongoene is 78%.

In Chongoene, Mozambique, in March, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, the average day length in Chongoene, Mozambique, is 12h and 14min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, in Chongoene, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:44 CAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Chongoene is 9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Chongoene, Mozambique, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.8°C

29.3°C

27.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.7km/h

13.8km/h

13.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.5

7.1

8.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average high temperature in March: 29.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and December (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 22.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average pressure in March: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average wind speed in March: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average rainfall in March: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (11mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average rainfall days in March: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average sunshine days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Chongoene, Mozambique

Average visibility in March: 10km

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