March weather forecastOussouye, Senegal

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oussouye, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of March brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. The average low-temperature during March nights is a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Enduring exposure and continuous activity might cause a feeling of tiredness and induce heat cramps.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Oussouye, the average relative humidity in March is 56%.

Rainfall

March through December are months with rainfall. March is the first month it rains. Throughout March, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Oussouye, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.1 days and collects up to 600mm (23.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Oussouye, Senegal, the average length of the day in March 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 07:02 and sunset at 19:17 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 in Oussouye, Senegal. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Oussouye, is 29.3°C (84.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.4°C (72.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is estimated 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.

The average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:17 GMT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, Senegal

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, 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
Oussouye, 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).