March weather forecastKumu, Namibia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Kumu, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°C (64.9°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

March commences with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), showing little deviation from February's 29.6°C (85.3°F). The average temperature during March nights is registered at an enjoyable 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In Kumu, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. In Kumu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.2 days and collects up to 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:40 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

In Kumu, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during March translates into the following directions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Kumu, the average high-temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 48%.

In Kumu, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

The average day length in March is 12h and 13min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:40 CAT.

In Kumu, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average high temperature in March: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7°C).

Average pressure in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average pressure in March: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average humidity in March: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (20%).

Average rainfall in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average rainfall in March: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in March
Kumu, Namibia

  • 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).