March weather forecastSame, Tanzania

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Same, Tanzania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. During March nights, Same witnesses a consistent average temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Same, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

Rainfall

In Same, in March, during 20.1 rainfall days, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Same, there are 160.8 rainfall days, and 553mm (21.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of March, in Same, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.