March weather forecastKalamai, Uganda

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Kalamai, Uganda, with an average temperature ranging between max 33°C (91.4°F) and min 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Temperature

March registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F), slightly varied from February's 34.3°C (93.7°F). In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature in Kalamai dips to an average of 19.3°C (66.7°F) during March nights.

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Kalamai is 57%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March in Kalamai, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 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 Kalamai is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.