March weather forecast
Yende, Sierra Leone

The first month of the spring, March, is still a torrid month in Yende, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.1°C (70°F) and max 36.1°C (97°F).

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is March, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.1°C (97°F) and a low of 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In Yende, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

In Yende, during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Yende, during the entire year, the rain falls for 252.4 days and collects up to 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:52 GMT.

Sunshine

In Yende, the average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.