March weather forecastAchomya, Uganda

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a hot month in Achomya, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 33°C (91.4°F) and 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature registers at a still hot 33°C (91.4°F), subtly different from February's 34.3°C (93.7°F). The nighttime temperature during March displays a significant divergence from daily peaks, averaging at an enjoyable 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Achomya is 57%.

Rainfall

In Achomya, in March, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation. In Achomya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 267.3 days and collects up to 1415mm (55.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Achomya is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:54 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Achomya is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.