March weather forecastBilafu, Sierra Leone

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a very hot month in Bilafu, Sierra Leone, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.9°C (73.2°F) and an average high of 38.4°C (101.1°F).

Temperature

March, recording an average high temperature of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and a low temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F), is Bilafu's warmest month.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are evaluated as gravely dangerous, heatstroke is approaching.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In March, in Bilafu, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bilafu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225.8 days and collects up to 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Bilafu, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:59 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Bilafu is 9.5h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bilafu. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F), March stands out as the warmest month in Bilafu, Sierra Leone.

Bilafu in March has an average high-temperature of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 56°C (132.8°F).

In Bilafu, Sierra Leone, the average relative humidity in March is 60%.

In Bilafu, Sierra Leone, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Bilafu, the average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:59 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in March in Bilafu, Sierra Leone, is 9.5h.

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bilafu, Sierra Leone, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe 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

37.8°C

38.4°C

37.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.7km/h

6.6km/h

6.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.7

11.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average high temperature in March: 38.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.6°C).

Average low temperature in March: 22.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average pressure in March: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average wind speed in March: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average humidity in March: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (58%).

Average rainfall in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall in March: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (332mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (3mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).