March weather forecastJos, Nigeria
March
Weather in March
March announcing the arrival of spring is associated with the first showers in Jos. Without causing any significant drop in temperature, the slight rainfall sees the dusting off of rain boots and umbrellas. Despite these changes, the temperature still reaches a sultry 34.5°C (94.1°F), representing the peak heat period in Jos. Days remain mostly sunny as rainfall volumes remain moderate. As March concludes, anticipation builds up for the forthcoming wet season.Temperature
March is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 34.5°C (94.1°F) at the peak and 19.5°C (67.1°F) at the base.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 26%.Rainfall
In Jos, in March, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Jos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.3 days and collects up to 1233mm (48.54") of precipitation.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.
Sunshine
In Jos, the average sunshine in March is 9.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Jos are March and April, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During March, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in March: 34.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25.1°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 19.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°C).
Average pressure in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average pressure in March: 1009.1mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.8mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average humidity in March: 26%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (22%).
Average rainfall in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in March: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (284mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in March: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0.1 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in March: 25.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June, July and August (0.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average UV index in March: 7
The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in March: 9
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in March
Jos, Nigeria
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).
