March weather forecastMkomba, Kenya

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

Mkomba's March weather reaches an average high of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F), making it the warmest month.

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mkomba, in March, during 16 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 312mm (12.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mkomba, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:29 EAT.

Sunshine

In Mkomba, the average sunshine in March 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. 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. 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.

Updated: Jul 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Mkomba experiences its highest temperatures in March, with an average peak of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 31.6°C (88.9°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In Mkomba, in March, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 8min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:29 EAT.

In Mkomba, the average sunshine duration in March 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 Mkomba.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

31.3°C

31.6°C

31°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.8km/h

13.2km/h

17.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.3

11.4

9.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

34%

37%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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
Mkomba, 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).