March weather forecast
Bitam, Gabon

Entering March, the weather in Bitam, Gabon, continues to warm up and it becomes even more humid and rainy. March sees a sharp increase in rainfall, with the monthly average shooting up to 148mm (5.83"). Daylight hours remain unchanged, but the amount of sunshine is shorter, signaling more frequent cloud cover. While winds slow down a bit, humid conditions brought upon by high rainfall could lead to more instances of foggy weather.

Temperature

March in Bitam reports an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), slightly varied from February's 32.3°C (90.1°F). In the month of March, the average temperature in Bitam dips to an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F) during the night.

Heat index

The heat index in March is evaluated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Bitam, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In Bitam, in March, during 28.8 rainfall days, 148mm (5.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bitam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 317.5 days and collects up to 1608mm (63.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Bitam is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March in Bitam, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.