March weather forecastJila, Kenya

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a tropical month in Jila, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°C (79.2°F) and max 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

March, having an average high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Jila, in March, during 17.1 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jila, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.8 days and collects up to 587mm (23.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, 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 18:28 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Jila is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in March transforms into this advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.