March weather forecastAgonkamè, Benin

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Agonkamè, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°C (80.8°F) and an average high of 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

Peak temperatures are observed in March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is evaluated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Agonkamè, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Agonkamè, in March, during 15.9 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 204.5 rainfall days, and 599mm (23.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Updated: Feb 1, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Agonkamè's warmest months, March and April, record an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

In Agonkamè, 32°C (89.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 27.1°C (80.8°F) is the average low-temperature during March. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

In Agonkamè, Benin, in March, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in March in Agonkamè, Benin, is 12h and 5min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, in Agonkamè, Benin, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Agonkamè, Benin, is 9.2h.

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Agonkamè.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Agonkamè, Benin, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

31.6°C

32°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.2km/h

16.3km/h

15.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.4

11.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average high temperature in March: 32°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).

Average low temperature in March: 27.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average pressure in March: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average wind speed in March: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average rainfall in March: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average rainfall days in March: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average sunshine days in March: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average cloud cover in March: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Agonkamè, Benin

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).