March weather forecast
Ribi, Sierra Leone

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.