March weather forecast
Aberdeen, Sierra Leone

Going from February to March, Aberdeen, Sierra Leone experiences an extension of the sunny and dry weather pattern. However, the shift towards the wet season begins with an increase in rainfall to 6mm (0.24"). Additionally, the increase in both minimum and maximum temperatures signifies the onset of the warmer months. Cloud cover also starts showing a rising trend, before the looming wet season. Despite the climate shift, the sunshine still graces Aberdeen with its presence for a significant duration.

Temperature

With March's arrival, Aberdeen notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. Throughout March, the average low-temperature in Aberdeen records at a warm 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is evaluated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Aberdeen is 73%.

Rainfall

In Aberdeen, in March, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Aberdeen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Aberdeen, Sierra Leone, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of March, in Aberdeen, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:03 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Aberdeen, Sierra Leone, are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March leads to these advisories:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.