March weather forecastSalamumu, Samoa

March

Weather in March

March weather in Salamumu presents more days with significant rainfall, counting up to 21 days of showery conditions. This atmospheric moisture aligns with the cloud percentage reduction to 38% compared to February's 43%. Simultaneously, sunshine hours continue the ascending trend with a notable leap to 8.7 hours daily. Variable winds unveil softer gusts, flourishing under the subtropical charisma of Salamumu. Inevitably, March becomes a cherished caricature of the transitional weather from the intense wet season towards the slightly dryer months.

Temperature

March and April represent the warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to 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.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 75%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Salamumu, in March, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salamumu, there are 246.7 rainfall days, and 1451mm (57.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Salamumu, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:30 +13.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.7h of sunshine, March has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Salamumu are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

March and April represent the warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 28.7°C (83.7°F).

The high-temperature, in March, in Salamumu, records 28.7°C (83.7°F), while the low-temperature is 27.3°C (81.1°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Salamumu, in March, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:30 +13.

With an average of 8.7h of sunshine, March has the most sunshine of the year.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Salamumu, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average high temperature in March: 28.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (27.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (26°C).

Average pressure in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average pressure in March: 1009.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average wind speed in March: 14.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (24.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (14.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average rainfall in March: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (175mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (57mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average rainfall days in March: 21 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (18.7 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (2.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Salamumu, Samoa

  • 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).