March weather forecastMateka, Kenya

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Mateka, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 17.4°C (63.3°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

The commencement of March records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), barely varying from February's 31.3°C (88.3°F). March, marked by an average low-temperature of 17.4°C (63.3°F), indicates a large temperature drop from the daytime peak.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is evaluated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Mateka is 64%.

Rainfall

In March, in Mateka, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout March, 106mm (4.17") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 300.8 rainfall days, and 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Mateka, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mateka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Mateka, records 30.3°C (86.5°F), while the low-temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

In Mateka, Kenya, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

In Mateka, Kenya, in March, it is raining for 21.3 days, with typically 106mm (4.17") of accumulated precipitation.

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Mateka.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Mateka are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mateka, Kenya, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

31.3°C

30.3°C

27.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.4km/h

7.3km/h

6.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average high temperature in March: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).

Average low temperature in March: 17.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average pressure in March: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average wind speed in March: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average humidity in March: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).

Average rainfall in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average rainfall in March: 106mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average rainfall days in March: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average sunshine days in March: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Mateka, Kenya

Average UV index in March: 6

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