Summary:
The first dekad of MARCH 2026 was characterized by low to moderate rainfall amounts across the country. Nationwide, rainfall amounts ranged from 24.5mm to 86.8mm, with the northern region experiencing moderate rainfall during this period. The lowest rainfall was experienced in parts Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Sinoe, Grand Gedeh and Maryland counties while other parts of the county experienced higher rainfall during this period.
Summary:
The first Dekad of March 2026 was marked by an increase in maximum temperature in most parts of the country with Lofa and part of Gbapolu and Margibi counties experiencing the lowest. During this period maximum temperature ranged between 29°C and 31°C.
Summary:
Minimum Temperature: The first Dekad of March 2026 was marked by variation in minimum temperature. The southern (costal) region experienced high minimum temperature, while the northern region experienced the lowest. Minimum temperature during this period ranged from 21.0°C to 26.0°C.
Summary:
PET: During the first Dekad of March 2026, most parts of the Country experienced intense sunshine with high evapotranspiration rates. However, the coastal region experienced low evapotranspiration rate with Margibi, Grand Bassa and Grand Kru experiencing the lowest. Nevertheless, the northern part of the country experienced high evapotranspiration rate.
Summary:
During the first, most parts of the country experienced decrease in vegetation. Nevertheless, parts of Nimba and Grand Gedeh counties experienced remained moderately green.
Highlight of the Agrometeorological Dekadal Bulletin for the First DEKAD of MARCH 2026
Rainfall: The first dekad of MARCH 2026 was characterized by low to moderate rainfall amounts across the country. Nationwide, rainfall amounts ranged from 24.5mm to 86.8mm, with the northern region experiencing moderate rainfall during this period. The lowest rainfall was experienced in parts Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Sinoe, Grand Gedeh and Maryland counties while other parts of the county experienced higher rainfall during this period.
Maximum Temperature: The first Dekad of March 2026 was marked by an increase in maximum temperature in most parts of the country with Lofa and part of Gbapolu and Margibi counties experiencing the lowest. During this period maximum temperature ranged between 29°C and 31°C.
Minimum Temperature: The first Dekad of March 2026 was marked by variation in minimum temperature. The southern (costal) region experienced high minimum temperature, while the northern region experienced the lowest. Minimum temperature during this period ranged from 21.0°C to 26.0°C
PET: During the first Dekad of March 2026, most parts of the Country experienced intense sunshine with high evapotranspiration rates. However, the coastal region experienced low evapotranspiration rate with Margibi, Grand Bassa and Grand Kru experiencing the lowest. Nevertheless, the northern part of the country experienced high evapotranspiration rate
NDVI: During the first, most parts of the country experienced decrease in vegetation. Nevertheless, parts of Nimba and Grand Gedeh counties experienced remained moderately green.
FORECAST FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026
RAINFALL: In MARCH 2026, the forecasted cumulative rainfall amount across the counties is anticipated to be between 95.1mm and 241.3mm. Sinoe, River Gee, Grand Kru and parts Maryland, Nimba, Bong and Lofa are expected to record the highest rainfall amount. The western region including Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, Montserrado, Margibi and parts of Grand Bassa and Gbarpolu are expected to receive less rainfall during this period. The rest of the country is expected to experience moderate rainfall during this period
Relative humidity: During the month of March high relative humidity is forecasted across the country. Relative humidity within the month of March 2026 is predicted to range from 71.7% to 86.4%. The lowest relative humidity is expected to occur in Lofa County with 71.7% while the rest of the country is expected to observe an increase in relative humidity
Maximum Temperature: The maximum temperature in March 2026 is anticipated to be between 28.6°C to 32.7°C across the counties. The lowest maximum daytime temperature is predicted over Maryland, Grand Kru, Sinoe, Margibi and Grand Bassa counties. The highest maximum temperature is expected in the north, west and central regions of the country. However, the extreme maximum temperature is expected to occur in parts of Lofa, Nimba, Gbapolu and Grand Cape Mount counties.
Minimum Temperature: Minimum temperature across the country in March 2026 is anticipated to range between 23.0°C and 26.8°C. The highest minimum temperature is anticipated to occur along the coastal region including counties such as Maryland, Grand Kru, Sinoe, Rivercess, Grand Bassa, Margibi and Montserrado while the lowest minimum temperature is expected in Lofa and parts of Nimba, Bong and Gbapolu counties.
