March weather forecastAbua, Nigeria

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Abua, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of March, a modest change to a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F) from February's 32.3°C (90.1°F) is noted in high-temperature. In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Abua, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Abua, during March, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Abua, Nigeria, there are 310.7 rainfall days, and 2138mm (84.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Abua, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Abua is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in March translates into this advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.