March weather forecast
Lepallu, Sierra Leone

The first month of the spring, March, is also a sweltering month in Lepallu, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.1°C (70°F) and max 36.1°C (97°F).

Temperature

During the warmest month, March, temperatures average a high of 36.1°C (97°F) and a low of 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is computed to be a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Lepallu, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

In March, in Lepallu, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout March, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lepallu, Sierra Leone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 252.4 days and collects up to 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Lepallu, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

In Lepallu, the average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Lepallu. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.