March weather forecastMansiédi, Congo

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Mansiédi, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

Entering March, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from February's 31.3°C (88.3°F). An average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) is anticipated throughout the nights in Mansiédi during March.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. 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 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.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. 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. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Mansiédi is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 27.3 days. Throughout March, 115mm (4.53") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mansiédi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 243.1 days and collects up to 1109mm (43.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March in Mansiédi, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Mansiédi is 8.5h.

UV index

January, March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed 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. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.