March weather forecast
Bruce, Guinea-Bissau

March, the first month of the spring in Bruce, is a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average high of 35.5°C (95.9°F).

Temperature

Bruce's March weather reaches an average high of 35.5°C (95.9°F) and an average low of 22.8°C (73°F), making it the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 essentially critical for children. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Bruce, the average relative humidity in March is 44%.

Rainfall

March through December are months with rainfall. March is the first month it rains in Bruce, Guinea-Bissau. Throughout March, in the average 0.7 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bruce, Guinea-Bissau, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 726mm (28.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of March, in Bruce, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:15 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Bruce.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bruce are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Bruce, Guinea-Bissau, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.