March weather forecastKinondo, Kenya

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

Kinondo's warmest weather arrives in March, when temperatures average a high of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during March is computed to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Kinondo, 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, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Kinondo, Kenya, is 8.8h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and dip to a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and a low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is computed to be 41°C (105.8°F).

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

In Kinondo, in March, during 16 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, the average day length 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 18:27 EAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Kinondo is 8.8h.

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

In Kinondo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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
Kinondo, 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).