March weather forecastBantama, Ghana

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bantama, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.8°C (96.4°F) and min 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

Bantama's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.8°C (96.4°F), subtly shifts from February's 36.2°C (97.2°F). Bantama marks a considerable descent from the daytime apex, as the average temperature dips to a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F) at night throughout March.

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are recognized as incredibly risky, with heatstroke near.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Bantama, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Bantama, in March, it is raining for 24.6 days, with typically 96mm (3.78") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 265.7 rainfall days, and 1056mm (41.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Bantama is 9h.

UV index

January through April, November and 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.