March weather forecast
Kirkuk, Iraq

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Weather in March

As March tiptoes into Kirkuk, a notable climb in temperatures fosters the advent of spring. With rainfall shrinking to 57mm (2.24") compared to February, the city starts to shrug off the winter blues, navigating towards sunnier days. The transformation from winter to spring sees long hours of daylight — from 12 hours to 13.1 hours, bathing the city in a generous glow of the sun. With a gradual victory over the cold months, March sets the stage for April, sowing the seeds for a warm crescendo amidst moderating rains.

Temperature

In Kirkuk, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's mild 15.7°C (60.3°F) to an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 9°C (48.2°F).

Rainfall

In Kirkuk, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kirkuk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69 days and collects up to 361mm (14.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kirkuk, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:23 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In Kirkuk, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during March morphs into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kirkuk in March?

In Kirkuk, in March, the average high-temperature is 20.1°C (68.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 9°C (48.2°F).

How much does it rain in Kirkuk in March?

In Kirkuk, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Kirkuk?

In Kirkuk, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Kirkuk?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:23 +03.

How many hours of sunshine does Kirkuk have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Kirkuk, Iraq, is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Kirkuk?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kirkuk is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Kirkuk, Iraq

Average temperature in March - Kirkuk, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in March: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (43.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.4°C).

Average rainfall in March
Kirkuk, Iraq

Average rainfall in March - Kirkuk, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in March: 57.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (68.3mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kirkuk, Iraq

Average rainfall days in March - Kirkuk, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February and March (11 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kirkuk, Iraq

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kirkuk, Iraq
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 14h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average UV index in March
Kirkuk, Iraq

Average UV index in March - Kirkuk, Iraq
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Kirkuk, Iraq

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