March weather forecastMtama, Tanzania

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Mtama, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.6°C (85.3°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of March, Mtama's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. March nights witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 28.1 days and typically aggregates up to 181mm (7.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.

Sunshine

In Mtama, the average sunshine in March is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Mtama in March has an average high-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 37°C (98.6°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 28.1 days and accumulates 181mm (7.13") of precipitation.

In Mtama, in March, during 28.1 rainfall days, 181mm (7.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.4°C

29.6°C

29.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.1km/h

11km/h

15km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.9

1.3

3.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average high temperature in March: 29.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (30.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (21.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average wind speed in March: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average rainfall in March: 181mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (181mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in March: 28.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (28.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.8 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (1.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Mtama, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Mtama, 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).