March weather forecastOkolo, Gabon

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Okolo, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.6°C (90.7°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

March registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 32.6°C (90.7°F) at its peak and 23.3°C (73.9°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. 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. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 27.6 days. Throughout March, 135mm (5.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 263 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Okolo is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of March, in Okolo, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following advice:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.