March weather forecastUkunda, Kenya
March
Weather in March
The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Ukunda, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 31.6°C (88.9°F).Temperature
March, with an average high of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F), signifies the warmest month of the year.Heat index
The heat index value during March is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.
Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Ukunda, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout March, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ukunda, 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 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, in Ukunda, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Ukunda 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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
Ukunda, 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).
