March weather forecastMeanja, Cameroon

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Meanja, Cameroon, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.1°C (89.8°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Meanja's warmest season falls during February and March, averaging a high-temperature of 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. 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. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Meanja, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Meanja, in March, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 77mm (3.03") of accumulated precipitation. In Meanja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.6 days and collects up to 1889mm (74.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Meanja, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Meanja are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in March translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Meanja witnesses its peak temperatures during February and March, when the average high-temperature reaches 32.1°C (89.8°F).

The high-temperature, in March, in Meanja, records 32.1°C (89.8°F), while the low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is estimated at 42°C (107.6°F).

In Meanja, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

In Meanja, in March, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 77mm (3.03") of accumulated precipitation.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Meanja, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

32.1°C

31.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.5km/h

9.2km/h

8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.2

8.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average high temperature in March: 32.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.2°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (23.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average pressure in March: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average wind speed in March: 8.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and August (8.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average rainfall in March: 77mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (329mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (37mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average rainfall days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (13.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average sunshine days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average cloud cover in March: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Meanja, Cameroon

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).