March weather forecast
Tonkolele, Sierra Leone

March, the first month of the spring in Tonkolele, is also a sweltering month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and an average low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

March, marked by an average high-temperature of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and a low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

March's average heat index is computed to be a burning hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are understood as severely treacherous, heatstroke is approaching.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 60%.

Rainfall

In Tonkolele, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tonkolele, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225.8 days and collects up to 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tonkolele, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

Sunshine

In Tonkolele, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.