March weather forecastCambondo, Angola

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Cambondo, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°C (67.6°F) and 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

As March unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Nighttime temperatures in Cambondo consistently average a refreshing 19.8°C (67.6°F) during March.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. 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.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Cambondo, Angola, is 84%.

Rainfall

In March, in Cambondo, the rain falls for 25.7 days. Throughout March, 172mm (6.77") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cambondo, there are 208.7 rainfall days, and 1182mm (46.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cambondo, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of March, in Cambondo, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:05 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Cambondo. The months with the lowest UV index are January 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in March translates into this advice:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.