March weather forecast
Sapala, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a blisteringly hot month in Sapala, Burkina Faso, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 40.2°C (104.4°F).

Temperature

Sapala records an average high-temperature of an extremely hot 40.2°C (104.4°F) in March, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. The nighttime temperature during March exhibits a clear drop from daytime highs, settling at a moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 17%.

Rainfall

March through November are months with rainfall. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 2.3 rainfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.1 rainfall days, and 297mm (11.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Sapala is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.

Sunshine

In Sapala, the average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 8 during March translates into the following guidance:
Skin and eyes are vulnerable without protection. Ensure you always take precautions. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Sapala in March?
The high-temperature, in March, in Sapala, records 40.2°C (104.4°F), while the low-temperature is 23.4°C (74.1°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 17%.
When does it start to rain?
March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 2.3 rainfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In Sapala, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Sapala have in March?
In Sapala, Burkina Faso, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.
What are the months with 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 in Sapala is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in March
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.2°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 (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°C).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in March
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in March - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in March
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in March - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in March
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (115mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in March
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sapala, 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 months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in March
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 28.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.5 days).

Average UV index in March - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in March
Sapala, 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 - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in March
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 5).

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