March weather forecastFintonia, Sierra Leone
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a torrid month in Fintonia, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature varying between 38°C (100.4°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F).Temperature
Temperature records mark March as the warmest month, with highs averaging 38°C (100.4°F) and lows at 20.6°C (69.1°F).Heat index
The heat index for March is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Fintonia is 52%.Rainfall
In Fintonia, in March, during 8.5 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 214.8 rainfall days, and 1239mm (48.78") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Fintonia is 12h and 5min.On the first day of March in Fintonia, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:59 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.UV index
January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During March, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average high temperature in March: 38°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.3°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 20.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.3°C).
Average pressure in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average pressure in March: 1010.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1010.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.9km/h).
Average humidity in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average humidity in March: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (38%).
Average rainfall in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average rainfall in March: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (227mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average UV index in March: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average cloud cover in March: 17
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 85).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in March
Fintonia, Sierra Leone
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5km).
