March weather forecast
Kintsimba, Congo

March, the first month of the autumn in Kintsimba, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°C (88.3°F) and min 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

March's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), showing little deviation from February. Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during March.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is estimated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. 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', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 26 days. Throughout March, 115mm (4.53") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kintsimba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.5 days and collects up to 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March in Kintsimba, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:11 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kintsimba, the average sunshine in March is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.