March weather forecastMwatate, Kenya

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Mwatate, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

The peak of Mwatate's temperatures is noted during February and March, averaging a high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Mwatate is 72%.

Rainfall

In Mwatate, in March, it is raining for 23.2 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.9 rainfall days, and 733mm (28.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Mwatate is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mwatate are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index in Mwatate are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

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

The yearly peak temperatures in Mwatate occur in February and March, averaging a high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

An average high-temperature, in March, in Mwatate, is 30.8°C (87.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.9°C (69.6°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Mwatate, Kenya, is 72%.

In Mwatate, in March, during 23.2 rainfall days, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of March in Mwatate, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Mwatate.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

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March

Apr

Average high temperature

30.8°C

29.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.1km/h

9.6km/h

11km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.1

6.3

2.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average high temperature in March: 30.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (30.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.6°C).

Average low temperature in March: 20.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average pressure in March: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average wind speed in March: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average rainfall in March: 117mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average rainfall days in March: 23.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.6 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average sunshine days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (2.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Mwatate, Kenya

Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April and December (8km).