March weather forecastChibombo, Zambia

March

Weather in March

Transitioning from February, Zambia's Chibombo experiences a significant reduction in rainfall, dropping to 87mm (3.43"). March offers an impressive change in the precipitation scene, making it a distinctive month. The cloud cover, along with humidity, tends to recede gradually. This reduction resultantly allows more sun rays to grace the city, filling it with their warmth. The scenic beauty of the Zambian landscapes is amplified by the tender sunlight.

Temperature

With the advent of March, Chibombo experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F), reflecting the conditions of February. In Chibombo, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout March, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is accumulated. In Chibombo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 763mm (30.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Chibombo, Zambia, is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of March in Chibombo, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:10 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

In Chibombo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during March leads to these instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

Chibombo in March has an average high-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In March, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout March, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in March is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:10 CAT.

In Chibombo, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average high temperature in March: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 17.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average pressure in March: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average rainfall in March: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (206mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March
Chibombo, Zambia

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).