March weather forecastSumagdang, Philippines

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sumagdang, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.6°C (85.3°F) and 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Temperature

The start of March marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in February. Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Sumagdang notes an average low temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) in the month of March.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. 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 body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

February through April, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Sumagdang, during March, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. In Sumagdang, during the entire year, the rain falls for 295.4 days and collects up to 2098mm (82.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Sumagdang experiences an average high-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and a low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 36°C (96.8°F).

February through April, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

In Sumagdang, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

In Sumagdang, in March, during 23.8 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sumagdang, the average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST.

In Sumagdang, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.4h.

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Sumagdang.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's 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

29.3°C

29.6°C

29.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.3km/h

7.3km/h

6.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.1

5.7

3.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average high temperature in March: 29.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.6°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (24.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average pressure in March: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1010mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average wind speed in March: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and April (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average rainfall in March: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (256mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average rainfall days in March: 23.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (18 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average sunshine days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (9.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Sumagdang, Philippines

Average visibility in March: 10km

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