March weather forecastKimbedi, Congo

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a hot month in Kimbedi, Congo, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31°C (87.8°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into March, Kimbedi records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), almost identical to February's 30.7°C (87.3°F). In Kimbedi, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during March is estimated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Kimbedi, in March, it is raining for 27.2 days, with typically 128mm (5.04") of accumulated precipitation. In Kimbedi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.2 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Kimbedi is 7.8h.

UV index

January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during March translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.