March weather forecastKouankan, Guinea

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Kouankan, Guinea, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.8°C (94.6°F) and min 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Temperature

The peak of Kouankan's temperatures is noted during February and March, averaging a high-temperature of 34.8°C (94.6°F).

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Kouankan is 65%.

Rainfall

In Kouankan, in March, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. In Kouankan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237 days and collects up to 1388mm (54.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kouankan, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kouankan, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

February and March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March translates into these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.