March weather forecastMachava, Mozambique

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Machava, Mozambique, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21°C (69.8°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F) from February's 30.7°C (87.3°F). Machava's average low-temperature for the month of March records at an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is estimated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. 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 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

January and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Machava.

Rainfall

In Machava, during March, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.5 rainfall days, and 406mm (15.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Machava, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:49 CAT.

Sunshine

In Machava, Mozambique, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Machava is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in March translates into the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.