March weather forecastKiwanda, Tanzania

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Kiwanda, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°C (90.5°F) and min 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

March is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 32.5°C (90.5°F) and as low as 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is calculated to be a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. 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 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. 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. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

January through March, June, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout March, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 204.6 rainfall days, and 605mm (23.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

In Kiwanda, March is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.5°C (90.5°F) and a low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 44°C (111.2°F).

January through March, June, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Kiwanda, in March, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kiwanda, the average day length in March is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kiwanda.

In Kiwanda, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average high temperature in March: 32.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (21.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average pressure in March: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and November (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, June, July and December (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average rainfall in March: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (120mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (17mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Kiwanda, Tanzania

  • 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).