March weather forecast
Mpika, Zambia

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Weather in March

In March, Mpika experiences weather conditions similar to February but a noticeable decline in rainfall occurs from 285mm (11.22") to 227mm (8.94"). The month is welcomed by continued high temperatures slightly eased with a little decline in high humidity. The amount of sunshine starts to show a positive trend, promoting prolonged hours of daylight. Wind speed begin their steady ascent in this month, a pattern which continues throughout the dry season. This tailored combination of warm temperatures, daylight hours and wind speed make March an agreeable month.

Temperature

As Mpika, Zambia, moves into March, a slight change to a still warm 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the average high-temperature aligns it with February's readings. In March, the nighttime temperature in Mpika lowers to an average of 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In March, in Mpika, the rain falls for 28.9 days. Throughout March, 227mm (8.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mpika, there are 175.2 rainfall days, and 1361mm (53.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Mpika is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Mpika is 7.3h.

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 health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mpika in March?

In March, in Mpika, the average high-temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Mpika?

In Mpika, Zambia, the average relative humidity in March is 90%.

How much does it rain in Mpika in March?

In Mpika, during March, the rain falls for 28.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 227mm (8.94") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Mpika have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Mpika?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, in Mpika, Zambia, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Mpika?

The average sunshine duration in March in Mpika is 7.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mpika?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Mpika?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average temperature in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (21.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.7°C).

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Average pressure in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average pressure in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average pressure in March: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average wind speed in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.4km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average humidity in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average humidity in March: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average rainfall in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in March: 227mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (357mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average rainfall days in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 28.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.5 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average sunshine days in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average UV index in March - Mpika, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average cloud cover in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in March: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in March
Mpika, Zambia

Average visibility in March - Mpika, Zambia
  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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