March weather forecast
Santchou, Cameroon

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Santchou, Cameroon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

Santchou registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F) at the commencement of March, closely related to the preceding month. March brings an average low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) to Santchou.

Heat index

March's average heat index is calculated to be a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Santchou, Cameroon, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Santchou, in March, during 24 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santchou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.3 days and collects up to 2100mm (82.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Santchou, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Santchou are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.