March weather forecast
Bantégouen, Ivory Coast

March, the first month of the spring in Bantégouen, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and an average low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

Entering March, Bantégouen's average high-temperature reads a still tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. March nights report a substantial dip from daytime highs to an average of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Bantégouen, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Bantégouen, in March, during 25 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bantégouen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.6 days and collects up to 1604mm (63.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bantégouen, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:40 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Bantégouen is 8.9h.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during March translates into the following directions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.