March weather forecast
Alépé, Ivory Coast

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Alépé, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

March ushers in an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. In Alépé, the nightly March temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Alépé, Ivory Coast, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Alépé, in March, during 20.9 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alépé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 267.7 days and collects up to 933mm (36.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Alépé, Ivory Coast, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:23 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Alépé is 9.1h.

UV index

January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.