March weather forecast
Moutassou, Gabon

March, the first month of the autumn in Moutassou, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.2°C (72°F) and max 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

March is Moutassou's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and lows of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
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 hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Moutassou, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

Rainfall

In Moutassou, during March, the rain falls for 29.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 187mm (7.36") of precipitation. In Moutassou, 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 06:23 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March 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 health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.