March weather forecast
Chingola, Zambia

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Weather in March

Transitioning towards drier conditions, weather in March shows a reduction in both rainfall and relative humidity from the high levels seen in February. Despite dip in rainfall, temperatures remain consistent with previous months, providing a welcoming environment for outdoor activities. Sunshine hours begin to extend, hinting at the impending dryer months. Pressure shows a small but noticeable upswing. Wind speed consistently stays above the levels seen in January and February.

Temperature

March is Chingola's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and lows of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chingola, in March, during 28.2 rainfall days, 211mm (8.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chingola, Zambia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 1148mm (45.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Chingola records the coldest temperatures in March, averaging a high of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and a low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Chingola, is 24.5°C (76.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 16.5°C (61.7°F).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Chingola, during March, the rain falls for 28.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 211mm (8.31") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chingola have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Chingola, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average temperature in March - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in March: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average pressure in March - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average pressure in March: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average wind speed in March - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average humidity in March - Chingola, 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 (30%).

Average rainfall in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average rainfall in March - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in March: 211mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (247mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average rainfall days in March - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 28.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average sunshine days in March - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (0.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average UV index in March - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Chingola, Zambia

Average cloud cover in March - Chingola, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in March
Chingola, Zambia

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

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

Chingola, Zambia

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