Zambia Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, Zambia experiences its highest levels of precipitation for the year, with an average of 27 days of rain throughout the month. Temperatures range from a daily average low of 16.5°C (61.7°F) to a daily average high of 26.8°C (80.2°F), with the mercury occasionally dropping below or rising above these temperatures. The average humidity is 79.6% and there is a high chance of rain with an average precipitation probability of 87.1%. March in Zambia is characterized by heavy rainfall as the country transitions from its summer season to autumn. This period is known as the “long rains” season and is a key time for agricultural activities in the country. The increased rainfall helps to prepare the soil for planting, and farmers take advantage of the wet conditions to begin their crop cultivation.
What is the temperature in Zambia in March?
Average air temperature in Zambia is 20.5°C (68.9°F) in March. The outside temperature in Zambia feels like 20.5°C (68.9°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.8°C (80.2°F) and feels like 27°C (80.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 16.5°C (61.7°F) which feels like 16.5°C (61.7°F).
How hot is Zambia in March?
The hot temperature in March in Zambia rises to 33.7°C (92.7°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.6% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 33.8 °C (92.8°F). The average maximum temp in Zambia is 26.8°C (92.8°F) during day time in March.
How cold is Zambia in March?
The coldest temp in Zambia in March drops to 14.3°C (57.7°F) during the cold nights. With 16.3km/h (10.1mph) winds and 79.6% humidity it feels like 14.3°C (57.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Zambia in March?
Yes, it rains for 27 days in Zambia in March averaging 2.37 mm of precipitation. Zambia has a 87.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in Zambia throughout March?
Zambia has 2.37 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.
Is Zambia windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Zambia during March is 16.3km/h (10.1mph) and average windgust is 33.2km/h (20.7mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 32.2km/h (20mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Zambia in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Zambia.
What are the humidity levels in Zambia in March?
The average humidity levels in Zambia in March are 79.6%. Daily humidity levels in Zambia range from 63.1% to 88.1% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in Zambia in March?
Zambia has 12 hours 10 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Zambia in March is at 6:09:57 and the sunset is at 18:20:46.
What is the cloud coverage in Zambia in March?
Clouds cover 68.7% of the sky on average throughout March in Zambia. The cloud coverage ranges from 30.7% to 99.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Zambia?
The average UV index in Zambia is 9.2 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 6 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Zambia in March?
The average solar radiation is 253.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Zambia during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 99 W/m2 to 323 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Zambia?
The average solar energy during March in Zambia is 21.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 8.6 MJ/m2, to 27.8 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Zambia in March?
Yes, there is a 26.8% risk for severe weather in Zambia in March.
What is the air pressure in Zambia in March?
On average the air pressure in Zambia in March is 1012.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010 mb to 1015.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Zambia in March?
The average daylight visibility in Zambia in March is 22.7 km (14.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 17.3 km (10.7 miles) to 25.1 km (15.6 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Zambia in March?
The average dew point in Zambia during March is 16.5°C (61.7°F).
Where is the data for Zambia climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Zambia in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- LUSAKA INTERNATIONAL, ZA
- LUSAKA CITY, ZA
- MOUNT MAKULU, ZA
- FLKK