March weather forecastMassadougou, Ivory Coast

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Massadougou, is also a sweltering month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°C (75.4°F) and an average high of 36.9°C (98.4°F).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 36.9°C (98.4°F) and a low of 24.1°C (75.4°F), March is regarded as the warmest month.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Massadougou, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Massadougou's March weather, with an average high temperature of 36.9°C (98.4°F) and an average low temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

In Massadougou, 36.9°C (98.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°C (75.4°F) is the average low-temperature during March. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 51°C (123.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 60%.

In Massadougou, in March, during 17.6 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Massadougou, the average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

36.8°C

36.9°C

36.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.2km/h

9.1km/h

9.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.4

11.9

8.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Massadougou, 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).

Average pressure in March
Massadougou, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Massadougou, 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).

Average humidity in March
Massadougou, 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%).

Average rainfall in March
Massadougou, 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).

Average rainfall days in March
Massadougou, 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).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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 18min

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).

Average sunshine days in March
Massadougou, 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).

Average UV index in March
Massadougou, 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).