March weather forecast
Chilenje, Zambia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Chilenje, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average low of 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Temperature

March's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F) from February's 25.2°C (77.4°F). Throughout March nights, Chilenje experiences a consistent temperature average of 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Humidity

In Chilenje, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Chilenje, during March, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.1 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chilenje, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?
March temperatures in Chilenje vary between a high-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a low-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.
How much does it rain in Chilenje in March?
In Chilenje, during March, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In Chilenje, the average day length in March is 12h and 11min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In Chilenje, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.9h.
What is the UV index reading in March?
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.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average temperature in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 17.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average pressure in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average pressure in March: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average wind speed in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (13.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average humidity in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average rainfall in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in March: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (176mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average rainfall days in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.4 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average sunshine days in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average UV index in March
Chilenje, 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, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average cloud cover in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in March - Chilenje, Zambia
Average visibility in March
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

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

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