March weather forecast
Nouna, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

March in Nouna brings with it the first hint of a transition towards the rainy season. The weather remains predominantly hot, yet a marginal increase in cloud cover and rainfall reflects nature's initial attempts to tone down the heat. An additional 0.4h of daylight does little to alleviate the soaring temperatures, yet the city continues to bask in the abundance of sunshine. Despite the average rainfall of 1mm (0.04"), March remains overall a dry month. However, the relative humidity starts to creep upwards, hinting at changes on the horizon as the year progresses.

Temperature

March showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from February's torrid 36.9°C (98.4°F) to an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). From the heights of the March heat, Nouna records a mean nighttime low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 13%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are March through November. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 1.1 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 66.1 rainfall days, and 257mm (10.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nouna, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:30 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 March, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during March morphs into the following directions:
Immediate damage can occur to skin and eyes if left unprotected. Always take necessary precautions. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in March?
During March, Nouna experiences an average high-temperature of 40°C (104°F) and a low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).
What is the least humid month in Nouna?
The months with the lowest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 13%.
What is the average humidity in March in Nouna?
In March, the average relative humidity is 13%.
When does it start raining?
March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 1.1 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length in Nouna is 12h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:30 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 Nouna have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.
What is the UV index reading in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in March
Nouna, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 40°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in March
Nouna, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in March
Nouna, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in March
Nouna, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 13%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (13%).

Average rainfall in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in March
Nouna, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (122mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in March
Nouna, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in March
Nouna, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 30 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.6 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in March
Nouna, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are February, November and December (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March - Nouna, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in March
Nouna, 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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