March weather forecastZoundja, Benin

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a hot month in Zoundja, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°C (80.8°F) and max 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

Zoundja experiences the peak of its temperatures in March and April, when the average high-temperatures rise to 32°C (89.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Zoundja, during March, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 204.5 rainfall days, and 599mm (23.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Zoundja, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Feb 1, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Zoundja's average highest temperatures are recorded in March and April, reaching a high of 32°C (89.6°F).

In Zoundja, 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. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is estimated at 43°C (109.4°F).

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

In Zoundja, in March, during 15.9 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March in Zoundja 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, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

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

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

In Zoundja, Benin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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
Zoundja, 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).