March weather forecast
Asamankese, Ghana

March, the first month of the spring in Asamankese, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 34.7°C (94.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March is marked by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.7°C (94.5°F), bearing a close resemblance to February. March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 52°C (125.6°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. 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. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Asamankese, in March, during 25.3 rainfall days, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Asamankese, during the entire year, the rain falls for 282.6 days and collects up to 1104mm (43.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Asamankese, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Asamankese, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:11 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Asamankese is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.