March weather forecastBongo, Gabon

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Bongo, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is March, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and a low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through 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 body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Bongo, during March, the rain falls for 29.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 187mm (7.36") of precipitation. In Bongo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.6 days and collects up to 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Bongo is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

March is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.