March weather forecastDogondoutchi, Niger

March

Weather in March

The arrival of March in Dogondoutchi denotes the onset of higher temperatures, peaking at a high of 39.8°C (103.6°F). The city embraces an arid climate during this month characterized by its dry winds and sun-drenched days. Expectedly, there's no sign of rain to break the high-temperature monotony. The evening temperatures are also starting to rise, hinting the transition towards hotter months ahead. As March closes, residents start preparing for the more demanding weather conditions to come in the following months.

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's fiery hot 36.3°C (97.3°F) to a still sweltering 39.8°C (103.6°F). Dogondoutchi experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during March, with the average nighttime reading settling at a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 12%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

January through March, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In Dogondoutchi, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

In Dogondoutchi, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Dogondoutchi, is 39.8°C (103.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 23°C (73.4°F).

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 12%.

In March, the average relative humidity is 12%.

In Dogondoutchi, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.

In Dogondoutchi, in March, it doesn't rain. In April, it rains.

In Dogondoutchi, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.

In Dogondoutchi, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average high temperature in March: 39.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average pressure in March: 1008.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average wind speed in March: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average humidity in March: 12%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average rainfall in March: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average rainfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average sunshine days in March: 30.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average UV index in March: 8

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

Average cloud cover in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • Average cloud cover in March: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March
Dogondoutchi, Niger

  • 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).