March weather forecast
Mbouda, Cameroon

March marks a transitional phase as Mbouda, Cameroon bids farewell to the warm and arid days. Rainfall begins to establish its presence with significant levels of 82mm (3.23"), accompanying an increase in humidity to 63%. Outdoor events and activities become less attractive due to decreasing daylight hours and sunshine hours. This contrast to February is also marked by a slight drop in temperature and substantial increase in cloud coverage. Looking towards April, expect even gloomier days with reduced visibility within the vicinity.

Temperature

Mbouda's transition from February to March introduces an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 31°C (87.8°F). Despite a stark disparity with daily highs, Mbouda records an average nighttime temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F) in March.

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is evaluated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 63%.

Rainfall

In Mbouda, during March, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mbouda, there are 255.5 rainfall days, and 1623mm (63.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mbouda, Cameroon, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of March, in Mbouda, Cameroon, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mbouda. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during March leads to these instructions:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.