March weather forecast
Groot Marico, South Africa

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Groot Marico, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.4°C (57.9°F) and an average high of 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F), marking a negligible difference from February's 27.7°C (81.9°F). Despite the drastic temperature difference, Groot Marico records an average nighttime low of 14.4°C (57.9°F) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

In Groot Marico, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Groot Marico, South Africa, there are 101.2 rainfall days, and 351mm (13.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:13 SAST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Groot Marico is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Groot Marico is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Groot Marico in March?
The high-temperature, in March, in Groot Marico, is 26.5°C (79.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 14.4°C (57.9°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Groot Marico?
In March, the average relative humidity in Groot Marico, South Africa, is 59%.
How many days does it rain in March in Groot Marico?
In March, in Groot Marico, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March in Groot Marico?
In Groot Marico, South Africa, the average day length in March is 12h and 14min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Groot Marico?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:13 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Groot Marico have in March?
In Groot Marico, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.5h.
What is the UV index reading in March in Groot Marico?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March - Groot Marico, South Africa
Average temperature in March
Groot Marico, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in March: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in March - Groot Marico, South Africa
Average pressure in March
Groot Marico, South Africa
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Groot Marico, South Africa
Average wind speed in March
Groot Marico, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in March - Groot Marico, South Africa
Average humidity in March
Groot Marico, South Africa
  • Average humidity in March: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in March - Groot Marico, South Africa
Average rainfall in March
Groot Marico, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in March: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Groot Marico, South Africa
Average rainfall days in March
Groot Marico, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.3 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, 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 - Groot Marico, South Africa
Average cloud cover in March
Groot Marico, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in March: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in March - Groot Marico, South Africa
Average visibility in March
Groot Marico, South Africa
  • 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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