March weather forecastAffiénou, Ivory Coast

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Affiénou, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), closely following the temperature pattern of February. Throughout March, Affiénou witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Affiénou, in March, it is raining for 23.8 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Affiénou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 291.5 days and collects up to 1061mm (41.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Affiénou, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of March, in Affiénou, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Affiénou is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in March leads to these recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.