March weather forecast
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

Kouritenga starts to see a shift in weather during March. At this time, temperatures peak at 40.1°C (104.2°F) and the humidity rises to 16%, a noteworthy increase from February. Even though higher temperatures and humidity can be observed, there is also an increase in rainfall and significantly more cloud cover. However, come April, Kouritenga's weather will take a turn, ushering in heavier rain showers and higher humidity levels.

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's very hot 37°C (98.6°F) to a blistering 40.1°C (104.2°F). Kouritenga, amidst the high March temperatures, experiences a substantial shift to an average nighttime low of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 16%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout March, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kouritenga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.9 days and collects up to 310mm (12.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:12 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 8 in March transforms into this advice:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in March?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 40.1°C (104.2°F) and 23.7°C (74.7°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 16%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Kouritenga, during March, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Kouritenga have in March?
In Kouritenga, Burkina Faso, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:12 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Kouritenga have in March?
In Kouritenga, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.
When is the highest UV index?
March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In Kouritenga, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 16%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kouritenga, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 29 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in March: 8

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

Average cloud cover in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in March
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • 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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