March weather forecast
New Tafo, Ghana

The first month of the spring, March, is still a torrid month in New Tafo, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 23°C (73.4°F) and 35.8°C (96.4°F).

Temperature

New Tafo's entry into March measures an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.8°C (96.4°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Nightly average temperatures in March reveal a significant dip from daytime highs, registering a consistent a warm 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are judged as exceedingly dangerous, with heatstroke looming.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In New Tafo, during March, the rain falls for 24.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of precipitation. In New Tafo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.7 days and collects up to 1056mm (41.57") of precipitation.

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 is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.