March weather forecastNsem, Cameroon

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Nsem, Cameroon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.6°C (94.3°F) and 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Temperature

March's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a hot 34.6°C (94.3°F) from February's 35.2°C (95.4°F). Nsem's temperature exhibits a stark contrast from daytime to nighttime, averaging lows of 20.2°C (68.4°F) in March.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Nsem, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.

Rainfall

In Nsem, during March, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Nsem, Cameroon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 240.2 days and collects up to 1554mm (61.18") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in March translates into these instructions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

During March, Nsem experiences an average high-temperature of 34.6°C (94.3°F) and a low-temperature of 20.2°C (68.4°F). In 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, is evaluated at 46°C (114.8°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 65%.

In March, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in March is 12h and 6min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

In Nsem, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.5h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average high temperature in March: 34.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (35.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17°C).

Average pressure in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average pressure in March: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average humidity in March: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (42%).

Average rainfall in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall in March: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (252mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.4 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Nsem, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0 days).

Average UV index in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average UV index in March: 6

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

Average cloud cover in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in March
Nsem, Cameroon

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5km).