March weather forecastItou, Senegal

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a warm month in Itou, Senegal, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

As Itou welcomes March, the average high-temperature is noted at a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. The average low-temperature, in March, in Itou, is a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). One might feel worn out with persistent exposure and activity, resulting in heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are March through December. March is the first month it rains in Itou. Throughout March, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.1 rainfall days, and 600mm (23.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:18 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March translates into the following guidance:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Itou, 29.3°C (84.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.4°C (72.3°F) is the average low-temperature during March. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 56%.

March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:18 GMT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.

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 are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Itou, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.5°C

29.3°C

28.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

20km/h

19.6km/h

20km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.8

30.4

27.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

10%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Itou, Senegal

Average high temperature in March: 29.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (22.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Itou, Senegal

Average pressure in March: 1010.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Itou, Senegal

Average wind speed in March: 18.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Itou, Senegal

Average humidity in March: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (43%).

Average rainfall in March
Itou, Senegal

Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (238mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Itou, Senegal

Average rainfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Itou, Senegal

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Itou, Senegal

Average sunshine days in March: 30.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Itou, Senegal

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in March
Itou, Senegal

Average cloud cover in March: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Itou, Senegal

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).