March weather forecastAbatete, Nigeria

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a sweltering month in Abatete, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 35.7°C (96.3°F).

Temperature

March's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.7°C (96.3°F), slightly varied from February's 36.5°C (97.7°F). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) in Abatete, Nigeria.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is computed to be a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 66%.

Rainfall

In Abatete, in March, it is raining for 20.7 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Abatete, there are 253.1 rainfall days, and 1279mm (50.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Abatete, Nigeria, is 8.4h.

UV index

January through May, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March leads to these instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during March is 35.7°C (96.3°F) and the low-temperature is 25.5°C (77.9°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 51°C (123.8°F).

In Abatete, the average relative humidity in March is 66%.

In Abatete, during March, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in March in Abatete is 8.4h.

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

In Abatete, Nigeria, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

36.5°C

35.7°C

34.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

10.5km/h

9.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.8

7.5

5.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average high temperature in March: 35.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average pressure in March: 1009.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average wind speed in March: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average humidity in March: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average rainfall in March: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (227mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (6mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in March: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1 days).

Average UV index in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Abatete, Nigeria

Average visibility in March: 10km

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