March weather forecast
Katikamu, Uganda

March, the first month of the spring in Katikamu, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 17.8°C (64°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

Katikamu's average high-temperature in March sits at a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Despite high daytime temperatures, the average temperature in Katikamu lowers to a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F) during March nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Katikamu, in March, during 18.4 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Katikamu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248.5 days and collects up to 801mm (31.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:57 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine 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 Katikamu. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.