March weather forecast
Djoum, Cameroon

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Djoum, Cameroon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 33.2°C (91.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of March brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.2°C (91.8°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Djoum documents a substantial shift from daytime warmth, recording an average nighttime temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) in March.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Djoum, in March, during 22.8 rainfall days, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Djoum, Cameroon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 264.4 days and collects up to 1326mm (52.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Djoum, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

January and March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.