March weather forecastMendewa, Sierra Leone

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a very hot month in Mendewa, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.9°C (73.2°F) and max 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Temperature

Mendewa witnesses its peak temperatures during February and March, when the average high-temperature reaches 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are treated as highly risky, with approaching heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Mendewa, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mendewa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.6 days and collects up to 1628mm (64.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mendewa, Sierra Leone, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Jul 1, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The peak of Mendewa's temperatures is noted during February and March, averaging a high-temperature of 36.8°C (98.2°F).

The high-temperature, in March, in Mendewa, records 36.8°C (98.2°F), while the low-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 56°C (132.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 68%.

In March, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

36.8°C

35.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6km/h

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6.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.4

12.3

7.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

Average high temperature in March: 36.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (36.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 22.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Mendewa, 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
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

Average wind speed in March: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

Average humidity in March: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (341mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mendewa, 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 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Mendewa, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

Average cloud cover in March: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Mendewa, Sierra Leone

Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (6km).