March weather forecastErusi, Uganda

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Erusi, Uganda, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22°C (71.6°F) and 34.7°C (94.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of March brings an average high-temperature of a hot 34.7°C (94.5°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. The March nights in Erusi, Uganda, bear witness to a significant drop from the daytime highs, settling at an average temperature of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. 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 extremely significant for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. 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. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 54%.

Rainfall

In Erusi, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. In Erusi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187 days and collects up to 560mm (22.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:03 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Erusi. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.