March weather forecastBogaya, Guinea

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bogaya, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°C (74.7°F) and max 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F) in March, hardly different from the 31°C (87.8°F) recorded in February. An average nighttime temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) is witnessed throughout March.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Bogaya, during March, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 1410mm (55.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bogaya, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:04 GMT.

Sunshine

February and March, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through June, September through 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.