March weather forecastKenema, Guinea

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Kenema, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.2°C (68.4°F) and max 34.8°C (94.6°F).

Temperature

Kenema experiences the peak of its temperatures in February and March, when the average high-temperatures rise to 34.8°C (94.6°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In Kenema, Guinea, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.

Rainfall

In Kenema, in March, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. In Kenema, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237 days and collects up to 1388mm (54.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Kenema is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Kenema, Guinea, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:50 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kenema, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kenema are February and March, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.