March weather forecast
Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo

March continues the trend from February with a further slight decrease in rainfall. It is a month characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The amount of daylight reduces marginally compared to February. Despite these shifts, March maintains high temperatures and visible cloud cover. Wind speeds remain relatively steady, embodying the consistent weather pattern in Matadi.

Temperature

Matadi registers the highest average temperatures during the month of March, with peaks of 32.2°C (90°F) and lows of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is computed to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high 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.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Matadi, in March, it is raining for 24 days, with typically 92mm (3.62") of accumulated precipitation. In Matadi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 212.4 days and collects up to 988mm (38.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:11 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, March through May, August, September and November, 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 rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March translates into the following guidance:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.