March weather forecastHévié, Benin

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hévié, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°C (90°F) and an average low of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

March, having an average high-temperature of 32.2°C (90°F) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index for March is evaluated at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hévié, in March, during 16.8 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hévié, there are 220.8 rainfall days, and 678mm (26.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Hévié, the average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

March tends to be the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 32.2°C (90°F) and a low of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

An average high-temperature, in March, in Hévié, is 32.2°C (90°F) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Hévié, in March, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.

In Hévié, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Hévié, Benin

  • Average high temperature in March: 32.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Hévié, 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
Hévié, Benin

  • Average wind speed in March: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (15.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Hévié, Benin

  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Hévié, Benin

  • Average rainfall in March: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (125mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (16mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Hévié, Benin

  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and September (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Hévié, Benin

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hévié, 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 18min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Hévié, Benin

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Hévié, 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
Hévié, 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
Hévié, 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).