March weather forecast
Kamakwie, Sierra Leone

Transitioning into March, there is a distinct increment in temperature, hinting at the incoming end of the Dry Harmattan season. Occasional rain showers become more frequent in comparison to the opening months of the year, signifying the impending dawn of the upcoming Rainy season. Cloud cover also increases, diminishing the sunlight duration marginally. Winds blow slightly faster than in the previous month with gusts that could reach up to 10.4km/h (6.5mph). March presents one of the annual weather turning points in Kamakwie, where two seasons intersect.

Temperature

March temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 38°C (100.4°F) and dip to a low of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Kamakwie, Sierra Leone, the average relative humidity in March is 52%.

Rainfall

In Kamakwie, Sierra Leone, in March, during 8.5 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kamakwie, there are 214.8 rainfall days, and 1239mm (48.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kamakwie, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:59 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January through April, 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.