March weather forecastChangamwe, Kenya

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Changamwe, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.6°C (88.9°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

March registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 31.6°C (88.9°F) at its peak and 25.3°C (77.5°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

March's heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Changamwe is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout March, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Changamwe, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 312mm (12.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of March, in Changamwe, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Changamwe are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Changamwe registers the average highest temperatures during March, with peaks of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and lows of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Changamwe, Kenya, are 31.6°C (88.9°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 41°C (105.8°F).

In Changamwe, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In March, in Changamwe, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout March, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in March in Changamwe is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of March in Changamwe, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

31.3°C

31.6°C

31°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.8km/h

13.2km/h

17.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.3

11.4

9.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

34%

37%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average high temperature in March: 31.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22°C).

Average pressure in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average pressure in March: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average wind speed in March: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, May, September, October, November and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average rainfall in March: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (10mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average rainfall days in March: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average sunshine days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

Average UV index in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Changamwe, Kenya

Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Changamwe, Kenya

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).