March weather forecastIboundji, Gabon

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Iboundji, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 22°C (71.6°F) and 33.4°C (92.1°F).

Temperature

In Iboundji, the month of March registers the highest temperatures, averaging 33.4°C (92.1°F) at the peak and 22°C (71.6°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is appraised at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Iboundji is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 27.5 days. Throughout March, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is accumulated. In Iboundji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 311.1 days and collects up to 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.