March weather forecast
Kirkuk, Iraq

As March tiptoes into Kirkuk, a notable climb in temperatures fosters the advent of spring. With rainfall shrinking to 57mm (2.24") compared to February, the city starts to shrug off the winter blues, navigating towards sunnier days. The transformation from winter to spring sees long hours of daylight — from 12 hours to 13.1 hours, bathing the city in a generous glow of the sun. With a gradual victory over the cold months, March sets the stage for April, sowing the seeds for a warm crescendo amidst moderating rains.

Temperature

In Kirkuk, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's mild 15.7°C (60.3°F) to an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 9°C (48.2°F).

Rainfall

In Kirkuk, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kirkuk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69 days and collects up to 361mm (14.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kirkuk, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:23 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In Kirkuk, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during March morphs into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.