March weather forecastMsambweni, Kenya

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a tropical month in Msambweni, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°C (77.5°F) and max 31.6°C (88.9°F).

Temperature

March stands out as Msambweni's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and a low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is computed to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Msambweni, during March, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Msambweni, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 312mm (12.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Msambweni is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:28 EAT.

Sunshine

In Msambweni, the average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

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

The temperatures in Msambweni, Kenya, reach their highest averages in March, with highs of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and lows of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

In Msambweni, in March, the average high-temperature is 31.6°C (88.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), 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 March, the average relative humidity in Msambweni is 75%.

In Msambweni, during March, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:28 EAT.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Msambweni, Kenya, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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
Msambweni, 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).