March weather forecast
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

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Weather in March

Upon reaching March, Fada-Ngourma begins to feel the significant heat typically associated with Burkina Faso's climate. A palpable increase in the average temperature ensues, prompting locals to prepare for the peak heat of the year. The region lays witness to an influx of sunlight, making it a fantastic time for sun-seekers to visit. Compared to February, March adds more distance to the temperature range, hiking the scales even further. Mirroring this trend, emblazoning the distinctness of March is its record high temperature of 40.4°C (104.7°F), solidifying its mark as a significantly hotter month.

Temperature

March's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a blisteringly hot 40.4°C (104.7°F) from February's 37.8°C (100°F). Fada-Ngourma reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 24°C (75.2°F) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 16%.

Rainfall

In Fada-Ngourma, during March, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 74.3 rainfall days, and 304mm (11.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

In Fada-Ngourma, the average sunshine in March is 10.3h.

UV index

March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 8 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Immediate damage can occur to skin and eyes if left unprotected. Always take necessary precautions. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in March?

In Fada-Ngourma, 40.4°C (104.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 24°C (75.2°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Fada-Ngourma, the average relative humidity in March is 16%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 1.5 days. Throughout March, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fada-Ngourma have in March?

In Fada-Ngourma, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fada-Ngourma have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Fada-Ngourma, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average temperature in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°C).

Average pressure in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average pressure in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average wind speed in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average humidity in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in March: 16%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average rainfall in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (114mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average rainfall days in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average sunshine days in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in March: 29.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average UV index in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average cloud cover in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in March: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in March
Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

Average visibility in March - Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

Fada-Ngourma, Burkina Faso

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