March weather forecastKafingbe, Benin

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Kafingbe, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 36.7°C (98.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36.7°C (98.1°F), subtly diverging from February's 36.9°C (98.4°F). A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in March with an average nighttime temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during March is computed to be a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Kafingbe, during March, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. In Kafingbe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.3 days and collects up to 958mm (37.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kafingbe, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Kafingbe, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:02 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kafingbe, Benin, the average sunshine in March is 10.3h.

UV index

January through May, October 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 the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.