March weather forecast
Yokadouma, Cameroon

The first month of the spring, March, is also a fiery hot month in Yokadouma, Cameroon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

Welcoming March, Yokadouma notes an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F), nearly consistent with February's 36.2°C (97.2°F). A sharp divergence from daytime highs is noted during the month of March, with the average nighttime temperature settling at a pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is estimated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 hold great significance to children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. 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. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Yokadouma, the average relative humidity in March is 62%.

Rainfall

In Yokadouma, in March, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yokadouma, there are 230.4 rainfall days, and 1065mm (41.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of March, in Yokadouma, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Yokadouma is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.