March weather forecastMateboi, Sierra Leone

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

Temperature records mark March as the warmest month, with highs averaging 38.4°C (101.1°F) and lows at 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is computed to be a burning hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are evaluated as highly hazardous, and imminent is the threat of heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild 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', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Mateboi is 60%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. 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 the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:59 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Mateboi 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in March leads to these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March, on average, is the warmest month in Mateboi, Sierra Leone, registering a high temperature of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 38.4°C (101.1°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 56°C (132.8°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 60%.

In March, in Mateboi, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Mateboi, Sierra Leone, is 12h and 5min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, in Mateboi, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:59 GMT.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Mateboi 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 Mateboi.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to 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
Mateboi, 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
Mateboi, 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
Mateboi, 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
Mateboi, 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
Mateboi, 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
Mateboi, 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
Mateboi, 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
Mateboi, 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
Mateboi, 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).