March weather forecastBulembo, Uganda

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Bulembo, Uganda, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.8°C (64°F) and max 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in March, at a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), reveals a modest deviation from February's 33.6°C (92.5°F). In Bulembo, the nighttime temperature registers a significant drop from daytime peaks to an average of 17.8°C (64°F) in March.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical 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 primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Bulembo is 69%.

Rainfall

In Bulembo, in March, during 18.4 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bulembo, there are 248.5 rainfall days, and 801mm (31.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Bulembo is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:56 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bulembo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.