March weather forecastAtuna, Ghana

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Atuna, is still a torrid month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°C (74.1°F) and max 36.7°C (98.1°F).

Temperature

Entering March, Atuna's average high-temperature reads a still sweltering 36.7°C (98.1°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. In the month of March, Atuna witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 54°C (129.2°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Atuna, the average relative humidity in March is 66%.

Rainfall

In March, in Atuna, the rain falls for 20.2 days. Throughout March, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated. In Atuna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.3 days and collects up to 716mm (28.19") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Atuna, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Atuna, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in March transforms into this advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.