March Weather in Mpika

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Mpika, Zambia, during March is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (68°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (80°F), while lows may dip to 15°C (60°F). Typically, the humidity level in Mpika throughout March hovers around 88%.

15°C (60°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (68°F)

Average temperature

27°C (80°F)

Maximum temperature

88%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In March, Mpika averages 248 mm (9.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 27 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 37 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 7% probability of sunny days during this period.

248 mm (9.8 inches)

Precipitation

27 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 37 minutes

Sunshine hours

7%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In March, the UV Index in Mpika reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 7 12 15 16 15 11 7 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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