March weather forecast
Soroti, Uganda

As the year progresses into March, Soroti, Uganda experiences a shift in weather conditions. The temperature cools down slightly to a high of 33°C (91.4°F) and the rainfall begins to increase compared to the previous months. This month records a sharp increase in rainfall with 75mm (2.95"), the highest so far in the year. This significant rise in rainfall explains the surge in relative humidity for this month, making March the turning point for the weather in Soroti, Uganda.

Temperature

Soroti notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F) in March, hardly diverging from February. March is characterized by a distinct thermal shift, with nighttime lows averaging at a refreshing 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In Soroti, during March, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation. In Soroti, 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, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Soroti, Uganda, is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.