March weather forecastEssoua, Gabon

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a warm month in Essoua, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 25.6°C (78.1°F), March is regarded as the warmest month.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 quite important for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Essoua, in March, during 27.5 rainfall days, 110mm (4.33") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 301.4 rainfall days, and 1329mm (52.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

In Essoua, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in March transforms into this advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Essoua's March weather, marked by an average high temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and an average low temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F), is the warmest in the year.

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Essoua, Gabon, are 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 25.6°C (78.1°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Essoua are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

In Essoua, Gabon, during March, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of precipitation.

The average day length in March in Essoua is 12h and 7min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Essoua.

In Essoua, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.5°C

29.8°C

29.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

9.3km/h

8.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.7

2.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average high temperature in March: 29.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (22.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average pressure in March: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average wind speed in March: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (80%).

Average rainfall in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average rainfall in March: 110mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (204mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (35mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average rainfall days in March: 27.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (17.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average sunshine days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Essoua, Gabon

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, October and November (9km).