March weather forecastUassá, Guinea-Bissau

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a very hot month in Uassá, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.5°C (95.9°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Uassá's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in March, with a high of 35.5°C (95.9°F) and a low of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. 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. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

March through December are months with rainfall. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 0.7 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Uassá, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.5 days and collects up to 726mm (28.58") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Uassá, Guinea-Bissau, are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Uassá, Guinea-Bissau, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.