March weather forecast
Bophelong, South Africa

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Bophelong, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°C (79.5°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Temperature

March's average high-temperature is a still warm 26.4°C (79.5°F), maintaining a close comparison with February's 27.8°C (82°F). Bophelong anticipates a stark contrast in temperature during March nights, with an average low of 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 61%.

Rainfall

In Bophelong, during March, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.6 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Bophelong, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:07 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Bophelong is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bophelong in March?
The high-temperature during March is 26.4°C (79.5°F) and the low-temperature is 13.8°C (56.8°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity in Bophelong is 61%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Bophelong, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Bophelong, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 14min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:07 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 9.5h.
How high is the UV index in March?
In Bophelong, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average temperature in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 26.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average pressure in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average wind speed in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September, October and November (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average humidity in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average humidity in March: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (32%).

Average rainfall in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average rainfall in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average rainfall days in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall days in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average snowfall days in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average sunshine days in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average UV index in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average cloud cover in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in March: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in March - Bophelong, South Africa
Average visibility in March
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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