March weather forecastOuedeme, Benin

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a very hot month in Ouedeme, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.8°C (78.4°F) and max 35.5°C (95.9°F).

Temperature

The transition into March is marked with an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.5°C (95.9°F), showing an insignificant shift from February's 35.6°C (96.1°F). During March, Ouedeme records an average temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) at night.

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Ouedeme is 69%.

Rainfall

In Ouedeme, in March, during 19.5 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ouedeme, Benin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 216.6 days and collects up to 631mm (24.84") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.2h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ouedeme. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March leads to these advisories:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.