March weather forecastRibi, Sierra Leone

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

In Ribi, the month of March registers the highest temperatures, averaging 38.4°C (101.1°F) at the peak and 22.9°C (73.2°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are recognized as particularly dangerous, with near heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Ribi, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

Sunshine

In Ribi, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

March stands out as Ribi's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and a low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

The high-temperature, in March, in Ribi, is 38.4°C (101.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.9°C (73.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is evaluated at 56°C (132.8°F).

In Ribi, the average relative humidity in March is 60%.

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

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, in Ribi, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

In Ribi, the average sunshine duration in March 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 Ribi, Sierra Leone.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Ribi is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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
Ribi, 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
Ribi, 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
Ribi, 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
Ribi, 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
Ribi, 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
Ribi, 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
Ribi, 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
Ribi, 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
Ribi, 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).