March weather forecast
Etsouali, Congo

In March, Etsouali, Congo grapples with the peak of the rainy season. The landscape is now entirely different from the slightly cooler and drier January. A primary characteristic of this month is the significant increase in precipitation, surpassing February in total rainfall volume. A thick cloud cover is common as relative humidity rises to 74%, creating a more overcast sky when compared to February or the upcoming April. A slight drop in temperature as well as an increasing cloud presence is anticipated for the approaching month.

Temperature

March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of 22.8°C (73°F) at night.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is calculated to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Etsouali, in March, during 26.3 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Etsouali, during the entire year, the rain falls for 277.8 days and collects up to 1195mm (47.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Etsouali is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:04 WAT.

Sunshine

In Etsouali, the average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Etsouali, Congo, are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.