March weather forecast
Zam, Burkina Faso

March

Weather in March

March welcomes the middle of the year in Zam, Burkina Faso. Notably, the sunshine hours plateau at 9.9 hours per day as in February, while the temperature rises by a few degrees to reach 40.1°C (104.2°F). The UV index peaks to 8, marking 'very high' in the global standard. Although the rainfall shows a slight increase, the number of raining days remains comparatively rare.

Temperature

A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, adjusting from a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F) in February to an extremely hot 40.1°C (104.2°F). Zam demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of March, with an average nighttime temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Zam is 16%.

Rainfall

In Zam, during March, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 310mm (12.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Zam, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests these recommendations:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
In Zam, 40.1°C (104.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 23.7°C (74.7°F) is the average low-temperature during March.
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 16%.
How much does it rain in March?
In March, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout March, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Zam have in March?
In Zam, 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 06:18 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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
Zam, 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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