March weather forecastBelabo, Cameroon

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Belabo, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and an average low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

Belabo indicates an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.3°C (91.9°F) in March, showing minor variation from February's 33.7°C (92.7°F). A steep decline to an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F) characterizes the March nights in Belabo.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important 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.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Belabo, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, in Belabo, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout March, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is accumulated. In Belabo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.2 days and collects up to 1247mm (49.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Belabo, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of March, in Belabo, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Belabo is 9.1h.

UV index

January and March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Belabo, Cameroon. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.