March weather forecastMango, Uganda

Weather in March

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

Temperature

The arrival of March sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), hardly diverging from February's 33.6°C (92.5°F). A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in March with an average nighttime temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) in Mango, Uganda.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Mango, Uganda, in March, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 248.5 rainfall days, and 801mm (31.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Mango is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:54 EAT.

Sunshine

In Mango, Uganda, the average sunshine in March 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. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during March leads to these advisories:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.