March weather forecastDembwa, Kenya

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Dembwa, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.9°C (69.6°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

During February and March, Dembwa experiences its peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Dembwa is 72%.

Rainfall

In Dembwa, in March, during 23.2 rainfall days, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dembwa, Kenya, there are 180.9 rainfall days, and 733mm (28.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Dembwa is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

In Dembwa, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Dembwa. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Dembwa sees its peak of temperatures during February and March, with an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

An average high-temperature, in March, in Dembwa, is 30.8°C (87.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.9°C (69.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Dembwa, Kenya, is 72%.

In Dembwa, Kenya, in March, it is raining for 23.2 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

In Dembwa, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The months with the lowest UV index in Dembwa are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

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

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29.3°C

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Average humidity

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6.3

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Average temperature in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average high temperature in March: 30.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (30.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.6°C).

Average low temperature in March: 20.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average pressure in March: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average wind speed in March: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average rainfall in March: 117mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average rainfall days in March: 23.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.6 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average sunshine days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (2.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Dembwa, Kenya

Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April and December (8km).