March weather forecast
Bomboru, Sierra Leone

March, the first month of the spring in Bomboru, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.1°C (70°F) and 36.1°C (97°F).

Temperature

March, noted for its average high-temperature of 36.1°C (97°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F), is considered the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is estimated at a burning hot 51°C (123.8°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Bomboru, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

In Bomboru, Sierra Leone, during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.