March weather forecastAchitende, Zambia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Achitende, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Temperature

Achitende marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), subtly divergent from February's 24.7°C (76.5°F). Throughout March, Achitende witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 28.6 days. Throughout March, 214mm (8.43") of precipitation is accumulated. In Achitende, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.2 days and collects up to 1198mm (47.17") 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 05:58 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:59 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Achitende, is 24.8°C (76.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In March, the average relative humidity is 89%.

In Achitende, during March, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 214mm (8.43") of precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:59 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

24.7°C

24.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.1km/h

6.8km/h

8.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.9

9.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Achitende, Zambia

Average high temperature in March: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.2°C).

Average low temperature in March: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10°C).

Average pressure in March
Achitende, Zambia

Average pressure in March: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Achitende, Zambia

Average wind speed in March: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Achitende, Zambia

Average humidity in March: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (40%).

Average rainfall in March
Achitende, Zambia

Average rainfall in March: 214mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (282mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Achitende, Zambia

Average rainfall days in March: 28.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Achitende, Zambia

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: 7h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Achitende, Zambia

Average sunshine days in March: 2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0 days).

Average UV index in March
Achitende, Zambia

Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).