March weather forecast
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

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Weather in March

March ushers in with more pronounced changes in the weather characteristics in Afotobo. Noticeably, the amount of rainfall escalates, and the number of rainy days increases nearly twofold compared to February. There are considerable changes in the atmospheric pressure and the humidity rises to 60%. March's climatic factors represent a significant transition towards a wetter season, with April expected to carry on with this evolving pattern of increasing moisture and rainfall.

Temperature

The warmest period in Afotobo tends to be March, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 36.9°C (98.4°F) and a low of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Afotobo, the average relative humidity in March is 60%.

Rainfall

In March, in Afotobo, Ivory Coast, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout March, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. In Afotobo, Ivory Coast, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.6 days and collects up to 788mm (31.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Afotobo, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Afotobo, Ivory Coast, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Afotobo?

Afotobo's temperatures peak on average in March, reaching 36.9°C (98.4°F) at their highest and 24.1°C (75.4°F) at their lowest.

How hot is it in Afotobo in March?

March temperatures in Afotobo vary between a high-temperature of 36.9°C (98.4°F) and a low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is estimated at 51°C (123.8°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Afotobo?

The average relative humidity in March in Afotobo is 60%.

How much does it rain in Afotobo in March?

In March, in Afotobo, Ivory Coast, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout March, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Afotobo have in March?

The average day length in March in Afotobo, Ivory Coast, is 12h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Afotobo?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, in Afotobo, Ivory Coast, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Afotobo?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Afotobo is 9.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Afotobo?

The months with the highest UV index in Afotobo, Ivory Coast, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in March in Afotobo?

In Afotobo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average temperature in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (36.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (21°C).

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Average pressure in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average pressure in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average pressure in March: 1009.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average wind speed in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and December (6.2km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average humidity in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average humidity in March: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (34%).

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Average rainfall in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average rainfall in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average rainfall in March: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (138mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average rainfall days in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average sunshine days in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average UV index in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average cloud cover in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average cloud cover in March: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in March
Afotobo, Ivory Coast

Average visibility in March - Afotobo, Ivory Coast
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (6km).

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Afotobo, Ivory Coast

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