March weather forecastMatoto, Sierra Leone

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a fiery hot month in Matoto, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°C (102.6°F) and 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

Matoto's March weather, with an average high temperature of 39.2°C (102.6°F) and an average low temperature of 20°C (68°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a blazing hot 53°C (127.4°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Matoto, Sierra Leone, is 51%.

Rainfall

In March, in Matoto, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout March, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 209.7 rainfall days, and 1688mm (66.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Matoto is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 19:01 GMT.

Sunshine

January through March and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Matoto, Sierra Leone.

UV index

January through April and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Matoto, Sierra Leone. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.