March weather forecast
Sharpeville, South Africa

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March's average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 26.4°C (79.5°F), maintaining a close comparison with February's 27.8°C (82°F). Sharpeville demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of March, with an average nighttime temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Sharpeville, South Africa, is 61%.

Rainfall

In Sharpeville, 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

In Sharpeville, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of March, in Sharpeville, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:07 SAST.

Sunshine

In Sharpeville, South Africa, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sharpeville is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during March leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sharpeville in March?
In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.4°C (79.5°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in February is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Sharpeville?
In March, the average relative humidity is 61%.
How many days does it rain in March in Sharpeville?
In Sharpeville, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Sharpeville?
In Sharpeville, South Africa, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
What is the average length of the day in March in Sharpeville?
The average day length in March is 12h and 14min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sharpeville?
On the first day of March in Sharpeville, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:07 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Sharpeville have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Sharpeville is 9.5h.
What is the UV index reading in March in Sharpeville?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sharpeville is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average temperature in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average pressure in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average wind speed in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average humidity in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average rainfall in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average rainfall days in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average snowfall days in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average sunshine days in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average UV index in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average cloud cover in March
Sharpeville, 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 - Sharpeville, South Africa
Average visibility in March
Sharpeville, 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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