March weather forecast
Kpong, Ghana

March, the first month of the spring in Kpong, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.8°C (78.4°F) and max 34.6°C (94.3°F).

Temperature

Kpong, Ghana, marks the start of March with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.6°C (94.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from February's 34.8°C (94.6°F). Kpong's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Kpong, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Kpong, in March, it is raining for 21.3 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Kpong, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248.2 days and collects up to 932mm (36.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kpong, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kpong, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kpong. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.