March weather forecast
Chipata, Zambia

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Weather in March

The weather in Chipata, Zambia during March retains the tropical climate of February, but with a noticeable moderation in a few areas. March brings drier days, less rainfall and a slight decrease in average temperatures. Comparatively, April inherits much of the climatic character from March, but with further decreased humidity and rainfall. With its relative humidity of 86%, March ranks among the most humid months. However, the reduction in rainfall from 204mm (8.03") in February to 140mm (5.51") in March serves as the preamble for the forthcoming dry months.

Temperature

The beginning of March sees the average high-temperature shift to a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), reflecting the readings of February. An average low-temperature of 17.4°C (63.3°F) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Chipata is 86%.

Rainfall

In Chipata, in March, during 26.9 rainfall days, 140mm (5.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Chipata, Zambia, there are 160.6 rainfall days, and 873mm (34.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Chipata is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of March, in Chipata, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:52 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.6h.

UV index

In Chipata, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in March leads to these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Feb 15, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Chipata in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Chipata, is 25.8°C (78.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 17.4°C (63.3°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Chipata?

The average relative humidity in March in Chipata is 86%.

How much does it rain in Chipata in March?

In Chipata, Zambia, in March, during 26.9 rainfall days, 140mm (5.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Chipata?

On the first day of March in Chipata, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:52 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chipata have in March?

In Chipata, Zambia, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Chipata?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Chipata, Zambia, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average temperature in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 17.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Chipata, Zambia

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average wind speed in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average humidity in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).

Average rainfall in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average rainfall in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in March: 140mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (217mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average rainfall days in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in March: 26.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chipata, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average sunshine days in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in March: 3.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average UV index in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average cloud cover in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Chipata, Zambia

Average visibility in March - Chipata, Zambia
  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).

Chipata, Zambia

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