March weather forecastOlupandu, Namibia

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a tropical month in Olupandu, Namibia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

Olupandu in March witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), indicating a slight variation from February's 31°C (87.8°F). During the month of March, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). With extended exposure and activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

Rainfall

In Olupandu, in March, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Olupandu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.8 days and collects up to 379mm (14.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:59 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during March morphs into the following directions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During March, Olupandu experiences an average high-temperature of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and a low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

With an average relative humidity of 55%, March is the most humid month.

In March, the average relative humidity is 55%.

In Olupandu, during March, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.

The average day length in March is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:59 CAT.

In Olupandu, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.5h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average high temperature in March: 30.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average pressure in March: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average humidity in March: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (18%).

Average rainfall in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average rainfall in March: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in March
Olupandu, Namibia

  • 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).