March weather forecast
Sanga, Mali

As the year progresses to March in Sanga, the heat starts to become more intense. The temperature can escalate from 22°C (71.6°F) to a scorching 37°C (98.6°F) in this month, the setting itself apart as one of the hottest months of the year. Consequently, residents and visitors alike prepare themselves for the uptick in temperature. Nevertheless, there is a slight break from the dry spell as Sanga experiences its first rainfall in the year. Sunshine and daylight hours remain nearly steady and the high UV index calls for continued sun protective measures.

Temperature

The beginning of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. The nighttime average for Sanga in March plummets considerably from its daytime counterpart, resting at an agreeable 22°C (71.6°F).

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are March through December. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 1 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 48 rainfall days, and 505mm (19.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.

Sunshine

January through March, May, October through December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 during March translates into the following directions:
Enforce every key safety measure. Those with light skin might get burns in a matter of minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. One should apply and reapply liberally a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ every two hours and immediately after a swim or an outdoor exercise.