March weather forecastBinga, Zimbabwe

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Binga, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

March's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) is common during the nights of March.

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Binga, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout March, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.1 rainfall days, and 464mm (18.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Binga, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Binga is 9.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Binga, records 30.1°C (86.2°F), while the low-temperature is 20.4°C (68.7°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 35°C (95°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 70%.

In March, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout March, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in March: 30.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in March: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in March: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (143mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September, October and November (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in March: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March
Binga, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).