March weather forecastNamukonge, Uganda

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Namukonge, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Temperature

As Namukonge steps into March, the average high-temperature is measured at a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), displaying minor differences from February's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Namukonge logs a notable disparity from the daily highs during March, as the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is computed to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.

Humidity

In Namukonge, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

In Namukonge, in March, it is raining for 21.3 days, with typically 106mm (4.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Namukonge, Uganda, there are 300.8 rainfall days, and 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Namukonge, Uganda, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Namukonge is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:52 EAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Namukonge are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Namukonge, is 30.3°C (86.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

In Namukonge, Uganda, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

In Namukonge, in March, during 21.3 rainfall days, 106mm (4.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Namukonge, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

In Namukonge, the average day length in March is 12h and 7min.

On the first day of March in Namukonge, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:52 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Namukonge are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

31.3°C

30.3°C

27.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.4km/h

7.3km/h

6.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average high temperature in March: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).

Average low temperature in March: 17.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average pressure in March: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average wind speed in March: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average humidity in March: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).

Average rainfall in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average rainfall in March: 106mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average rainfall days in March: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average sunshine days in March: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Namukonge, Uganda

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and October (UV index 5).