March weather forecastMoukoundou, Gabon

Weather in March

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

Temperature

Moukoundou's warmest month, March, registers temperatures that range from a high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) to a low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Moukoundou, during March, the rain falls for 29.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 187mm (7.36") of precipitation. In Moukoundou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.6 days and collects up to 1831mm (72.09") 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 06:21 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of March, in Moukoundou, Gabon, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:20 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Moukoundou is 7.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 7, March is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.