Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.1°C (77.2°F), barely different from February's 25.7°C (78.3°F). Piet Retief reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 13.1°C (55.6°F) in March.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Piet Retief are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Piet Retief, during March, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. In Piet Retief, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 538mm (21.18") of precipitation.Daylight
In Piet Retief, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.
Sunshine
In Piet Retief, the average sunshine in March is 8.5h.UV index
In Piet Retief, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Piet Retief?
What are the most humid months in Piet Retief?
What is the average humidity in March in Piet Retief?
How much does it rain in Piet Retief in March?
How many hours of daylight does Piet Retief have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Piet Retief?
How many hours of sunshine does Piet Retief have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Piet Retief?
Average temperature in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average high temperature in March: 25.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.4°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 13.1°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.6°C).
Average pressure in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average pressure in March: 1016.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1014.4mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average wind speed in March: 6.7km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and September (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average rainfall in March: 62mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.6 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Piet Retief, 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: 8h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5 days).
Average UV index in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average UV index in March: 5
The month with the highest UV index is November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Piet Retief, South Africa
- Average visibility in March: 7km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).
