March weather forecastLukotaime, Uganda

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. Throughout the month of March, Lukotaime observes a dramatic downturn from the daytime peak temperatures, expecting an average low of 17.8°C (64°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Lukotaime, the rain falls for 18.4 days. Throughout March, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lukotaime, Uganda, 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 in Lukotaime, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:54 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Lukotaime 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 Lukotaime. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.