March weather forecastBar, Uganda

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bar, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

The shift into March reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), closely mirroring February's climate. A steady average of 19.6°C (67.3°F) throughout March underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Bar, Uganda, the average relative humidity in March is 56%.

Rainfall

In Bar, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 219.8 rainfall days, and 938mm (36.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bar, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of March, in Bar, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:56 EAT.

Sunshine

In Bar, Uganda, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in March translates into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.