March weather forecast
Futa, Sierra Leone

March, the first month of the spring in Futa, is also a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.2°C (97.2°F) and an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Futa's March reports an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.2°C (97.2°F), exhibiting a minor difference from February. Futa's March nights bring a significant temperature shift, averaging at an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is evaluated at a burning hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are accepted as gravely hazardous, with imminent heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Futa, in March, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. In Futa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.4 days and collects up to 1590mm (62.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Futa is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Futa is 8.8h.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.