March weather forecast
Ikengué, Gabon

March, the first month of the autumn in Ikengué, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

Ikengué's March weather, with an average high temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Ikengué, Gabon, in March, during 26.8 rainfall days, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ikengué, Gabon, there are 251.9 rainfall days, and 1462mm (57.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of March in Ikengué, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Ikengué is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ikengué, Gabon. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March leads to these instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.