March weather forecastNajaf, Iraq

March

Weather in March

March sees a significant rise in temperature, heralding the onset of summer in Najaf. It is also marked by a noteworthy drop in relative humidity to 29%. Clear skies are the signature of this month, with limited cloud cover and a boost in the average UV index to 6, which signals brighter, sunnier days ahead. Solid miles of visibility make this a fine month for outdoor exploration. Simultaneously, the wind speed adds a pleasant touch to the overall weather conditions.

Temperature

The shift into March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F) in February to a moderately hot 25.7°C (78.3°F). Najaf registers a consistent average low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 29%.

Rainfall

In Najaf, during March, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Najaf, Iraq, there are 33.2 rainfall days, and 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:21 +03.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In Najaf, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in March transforms into this advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Najaf, is 25.7°C (78.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 15.8°C (60.4°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Najaf is 29%.

In Najaf, Iraq, in March, during 5.5 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March in Najaf, Iraq, is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:21 +03.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Najaf is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average high temperature in March: 25.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (45.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average pressure in March: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average wind speed in March: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average humidity in March: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (43%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (11%).

Average rainfall in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average rainfall in March: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (15mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (5.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (23.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in March
Najaf, Iraq

  • 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).