March weather forecastElouna, Congo

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Elouna, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.7°C (90.9°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

As Elouna welcomes March, the average high-temperature is noted at a still tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. March nights in Elouna cool down to an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 extremely significant for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Elouna, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Elouna, in March, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elouna, there are 277.8 rainfall days, and 1195mm (47.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elouna, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of March, in Elouna, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:03 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.