March weather forecast
Founa, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

March signals a noteworthy shift in Founa, Burkina Faso’s weather, visible in longer daylight hours and rising temperatures. A sight bulge in cloud cover indicates the incoming changes, though sunshine remains abundant. Rainfall begins to make a noticeable presence showing a sharp increase to 8mm (0.31"). While March does experience an increased relative humidity of 19%, dry weather still dominates the month. The anticipation of season change is indeed exciting, with March balancing the transition between winter and spring.

Temperature

Founa's entry into March measures an average high-temperature of an extremely hot 40.3°C (104.5°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Nighttime in March brings a stark departure from the daily high, resting at an average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Humidity

In Founa, the average relative humidity in March is 19%.

Rainfall

In Founa, in March, during 4 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96 rainfall days, and 407mm (16.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.

Sunshine

In Founa, the average sunshine in March is 9.8h.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 8 in March leads to these guidelines:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Founa in March?
During March, Founa experiences an average high-temperature of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and a low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 19%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In March, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout March, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Founa have in March?
In Founa, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.8h.
When is the highest UV index?
March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are October, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 26.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in March - Founa, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in March
Founa, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

englishespañol中文
Share