March weather forecast
Popa, Gabon

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a hot month in Popa, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 22°C (71.6°F) and 33.4°C (92.1°F).

Temperature

Popa's temperatures peak on average in March, reaching 33.4°C (92.1°F) at their highest and 22°C (71.6°F) at their lowest.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a blazing hot 50°C (122°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Popa, in March, during 27.5 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 311.1 rainfall days, and 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Popa, Gabon, is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of March, in Popa, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.