March weather forecastMatembo, Congo

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Matembo, Congo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Matembo records a slight change with March's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F) from February's 31°C (87.8°F). Matembo experiences a nighttime temperature average of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during March.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Matembo, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Matembo, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Matembo are March, April, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Matembo, 31.3°C (88.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°C (72.1°F) is the average low-temperature during March. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 43°C (109.4°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

In Matembo, during March, the rain falls for 26 days and regularly aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation.

The average day length in March in Matembo is 12h and 8min.

On the first day of March in Matembo, Congo, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

In Matembo, Congo, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Matembo are March, April, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Matembo, Congo, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average high temperature in March: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average pressure in March: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average wind speed in March: 4.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average rainfall in March: 115mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (190mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average rainfall days in March: 26 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average sunshine days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June, July, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Matembo, Congo

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (7km).