March weather forecastAfotobo, Ivory Coast

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.