March weather forecastKasama, Zambia

March

Weather in March

March signals a marked shift in the weather pattern of Kasama, Zambia with a notable decrease in rainfall to 214mm (8.43"). By this time, a further reduction in cloud cover is noticed, allowing more sunshine to brighten up the Kasama skies. Despite the easing off of rains, humidity remains high across the region, maintaining the moisture-laden atmosphere. Wind speeds stay steady, preserving the calm and mild weather conditions. In essence, March paints a picture of a region in the transition from wet to drier months.

Temperature

As Kasama welcomes March, the average high-temperature is noted at a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kasama, Zambia, during March, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 214mm (8.43") of precipitation. In Kasama, Zambia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.2 days and collects up to 1198mm (47.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kasama, the average length of the day in March 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.

Sunshine

In Kasama, 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Kasama, is 24.8°C (76.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Kasama.

In March, the average relative humidity is 89%.

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

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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
Kasama, 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
Kasama, 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
Kasama, 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
Kasama, 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
Kasama, 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
Kasama, 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
Kasama, 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
Kasama, 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
Kasama, 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).