March weather forecast
Hastings, Sierra Leone

As the transition from February to March occurs, a few adjustments in the weather elements are noticed. The amount of rainfall in March leaps from 1mm (0.04") to 6mm (0.24"), marking the start of the gradual moistening of the city. An increase in the average number of rainfall days can be spotted, going up from 0.8 days in February to 5.8 days. With that being said, the humidity level also begins to step up, positioning itself around 73%. The overall temperature range remains fairly consistent with the previous months, making March a slightly humid but comfortably warm month.

Temperature

Upon the beginning of March, Hastings's high-temperatures register at a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. During March, the average low-temperature in Hastings is a moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. 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 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. 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. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Hastings, Sierra Leone, is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, in Hastings, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hastings, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Hastings is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Hastings, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:02 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.