March weather forecast
Akim Swedru, Ghana

The first month of the spring, March, is also a fiery hot month in Akim Swedru, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°C (96.4°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Akim Swedru, Ghana, marks the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.8°C (96.4°F), hardly different from February's 36°C (96.8°F). Akim Swedru's nights in March are distinguished by a pronounced temperature shift from the day, with an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 57°C (134.6°F). Warning: These weather conditions are treated as extremely hazardous, and the threat of heatstroke is imminent.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Akim Swedru, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Akim Swedru, Ghana, in March, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 283.8 rainfall days, and 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Akim Swedru is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of March, in Akim Swedru, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Akim Swedru are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.