March weather forecastMtongwe, Kenya

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 31.6°C (88.9°F) at its peak and 25.3°C (77.5°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

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 Mtongwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 312mm (12.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Mtongwe 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

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mtongwe are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During March, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March registers as the month with the average highest temperatures, reaching 31.6°C (88.9°F) at its peak and 25.3°C (77.5°F) at the lowest.

The high-temperature, in March, in Mtongwe, records 31.6°C (88.9°F), while the low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).

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

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

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, in Mtongwe, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

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

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Mtongwe, Kenya, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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
Mtongwe, 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).