March weather forecastEtoug, Cameroon

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Etoug, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 32.2°C (90°F).

Temperature

Etoug's March reports an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F), exhibiting a minor difference from February. Etoug experiences an average low-temperature reading of 20.8°C (69.4°F) throughout March.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Etoug, in March, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 92mm (3.62") of accumulated precipitation. In Etoug, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.8 days and collects up to 1144mm (45.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

In Etoug, Cameroon, the average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

February and March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. 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. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Etoug, records 32.2°C (90°F), while the low-temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is appraised at 45°C (113°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

In Etoug, in March, during 26.3 rainfall days, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 6min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

In Etoug, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

February and March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Etoug.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading 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
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average high temperature in March: 32.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (32.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average pressure in March: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average wind speed in March: 4.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and November (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall in March: 92mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (198mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall days in March: 26.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.4 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average sunshine days in March: 3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1 days).

Average UV index in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February and March (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Etoug, Cameroon

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (5km).