March weather forecastGathanga, Kenya

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Gathanga, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.3°C (59.5°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

March experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F), barely different from February's 27°C (80.6°F). During March nights, Gathanga witnesses a consistent average temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Gathanga, Kenya, in March, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 676mm (26.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

Sunshine

In Gathanga, the average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in March translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Updated: Aug 1, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Gathanga, is 26.8°C (80.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 67%.

In Gathanga, during March, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 7min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

In Gathanga, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Gathanga, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

27°C

26.8°C

24.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.1km/h

12.3km/h

9.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.4

9.4

1.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Gathanga, Kenya

Average high temperature in March: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in March: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Gathanga, Kenya

Average pressure in March: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Gathanga, Kenya

Average wind speed in March: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Gathanga, Kenya

Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Gathanga, Kenya

Average rainfall in March: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Gathanga, Kenya

Average rainfall days in March: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gathanga, Kenya

Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Gathanga, Kenya

Average UV index in March: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).