March weather forecast
Eket, Nigeria

March, the first month of the spring in Eket, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°C (79°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature stands at a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), closely aligned with February's 32.5°C (90.5°F). During March in Eket, the average low-temperature is recorded at a moderately hot 26.1°C (79°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Eket, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Eket, during March, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation. In Eket, during the entire year, the rain falls for 318.1 days and collects up to 2162mm (85.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:37 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.