March weather forecast
Bandakanyi-Tomoura, Ivory Coast

The first month of the spring, March, is also a fiery hot month in Bandakanyi-Tomoura, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°C (99°F) and 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Temperature

The transition from February to March sees an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.2°C (99°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Bandakanyi-Tomoura reports a considerable drop from daytime temperatures in March, recording an average nighttime figure of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 51°C (123.8°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. 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.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Bandakanyi-Tomoura, the average relative humidity in March is 58%.

Rainfall

In Bandakanyi-Tomoura, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bandakanyi-Tomoura, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.2 days and collects up to 811mm (31.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:23 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bandakanyi-Tomoura, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bandakanyi-Tomoura. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.