March weather forecastNgola, Gabon

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

Ngola experiences its highest average temperatures in March, reaching a peak of 29°C (84.2°F) and a minimum of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ngola, during March, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 155mm (6.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 251.9 rainfall days, and 1462mm (57.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ngola, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Ngola experiences its highest temperatures in March, with an average peak of 29°C (84.2°F) and a low of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

An average high-temperature, in March, in Ngola, is 29°C (84.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 35°C (95°F).

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

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

In Ngola, in March, during 26.8 rainfall days, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ngola, the average day length in March is 12h and 7min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

In Ngola, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.5h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Apr

Average high temperature

28.8°C

29°C

28.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.6km/h

13.9km/h

13.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.1

3.7

4.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ngola, Gabon

Average high temperature in March: 29°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.4°C).

Average low temperature in March: 26.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (22.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Ngola, Gabon

Average pressure in March: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Ngola, Gabon

Average wind speed in March: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (12km/h).

Average humidity in March
Ngola, Gabon

Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August, September and October (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Ngola, Gabon

Average rainfall in March: 155mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (277mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (6mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Ngola, Gabon

Average rainfall days in March: 26.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.7 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ngola, Gabon

Average sunshine days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Ngola, 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
Ngola, Gabon

Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Ngola, Gabon

Average visibility in March: 10km

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