March weather forecastMbakou, Congo

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Mbakou, 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

The initiation of March records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. An average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) is anticipated throughout the nights in Mbakou during March.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 27.2 days. Throughout March, 128mm (5.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Mbakou is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:09 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Mbakou 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.