March weather forecast
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Weather in March

As Longwood moves into March, slightly hotter temperatures become the norm while maintaining high wind speeds as witnessed in February. Most notably, the zenith temperature increases to 24.7°C (76.5°F) making it the hottest month of the year. The humid conditions from the previous months persist, keeping the cloud cover high. When comparing to April, the daylight hours start to decrease as we move further from the equinox. Agricultural activities continue to thrive due to the high humidity levels prevalent during this time.

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F), March is the warmest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Longwood, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Longwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.1 days and collects up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of March, in Longwood, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Longwood are January through March and May, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Longwood?

March, noted for its average high-temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F), is considered the warmest month.

What are March temperatures in Longwood?

The high-temperature in Longwood during March is 24.7°C (76.5°F) and the low-temperature is 23.5°C (74.3°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Longwood?

The average relative humidity in March in Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Longwood?

In Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, in March, during 12.5 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Longwood?

In Longwood, the average day length in March is 12h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Longwood?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, in Longwood, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Longwood have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Longwood?

January through March and May, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March in Longwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Longwood is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Average temperature in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average high temperature in March: 24.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (24.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (19.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are September and October (18.7°C).

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Average pressure in March
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Average pressure in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
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Average wind speed in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average wind speed in March: 23.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (28.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (21.8km/h).

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Average humidity in March
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Average humidity in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average rainfall in March: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (11mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, September, October and November (6mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
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Average rainfall days in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
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Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
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Average sunshine days in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
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Average UV index in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are August, September and October (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
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Average cloud cover in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in March
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Average visibility in March - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • 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).

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