March weather forecastBumbuna, Sierra Leone

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bumbuna, is still a very hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.4°C (101.1°F) and min 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

March is the month that records the highest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 38.4°C (101.1°F) to a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are deemed overly hazardous, with near heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Bumbuna, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:57 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bumbuna, the average sunshine in March 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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The warmest temperatures in Bumbuna, Sierra Leone, occur during March, when averages reach a peak of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

The high-temperature, in March, in Bumbuna, is 38.4°C (101.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.9°C (73.2°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 56°C (132.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 60%.

In Bumbuna, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:57 GMT.

In Bumbuna, the average sunshine duration in March 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 is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's 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

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
Bumbuna, 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
Bumbuna, 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
Bumbuna, 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
Bumbuna, 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
Bumbuna, 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
Bumbuna, 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
Bumbuna, 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
Bumbuna, 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
Bumbuna, 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).