March weather forecastEtam, Uganda

Weather in March

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

Temperature

During March, Etam records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), marking a slight divergence from February's 34°C (93.2°F). March is characterized by a distinct thermal shift, with nighttime lows averaging at an enjoyable 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Etam, Uganda, is 56%.

Rainfall

In Etam, in March, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Etam, there are 219.8 rainfall days, and 938mm (36.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Etam, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:57 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Etam, Uganda, is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Etam is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.