March weather forecast
Gourdiouma, Mauritania

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gourdiouma, is a torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°C (100.9°F) and an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a hot 34.9°C (94.8°F) in February to a fiery hot 38.3°C (100.9°F). Throughout March, Gourdiouma notes a dramatic plunge from the daily high to an average low-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 13%.

Rainfall

March through October are months with rainfall. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 37.6 rainfall days, and 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are March through June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Precautions are essential; the risk of damage to unprotected skin and eyes is too high. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in March?
An average high-temperature, in March, in Gourdiouma, is 38.3°C (100.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 23.4°C (74.1°F).
What is the least humid month?
March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 13%.
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 13%.
When does it start raining?
March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In Gourdiouma, Mauritania, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are March through June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in March in Gourdiouma?
The average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In Gourdiouma, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average temperature in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (29.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average pressure in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in March: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average wind speed in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in March: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average humidity in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in March: 13%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average rainfall in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average rainfall days in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April, May, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average sunshine days in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in March: 30.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.3 days).

Average UV index in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average UV index in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average cloud cover in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in March: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average visibility in March
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • 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).

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