March weather forecast
Loaka, Congo

The first month of the autumn, March, is a hot month in Loaka, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 26°C (78.8°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

Loaka's March weather reaches an average high of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and an average low of 26°C (78.8°F), making it the warmest month.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The least humid month in Loaka is March, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Loaka, Congo, during March, the rain falls for 22.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of precipitation. In Loaka, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217.2 days and collects up to 881mm (34.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of March, in Loaka, Congo, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Loaka is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Loaka are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March leads to these advisories:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.