March weather forecast
Elekahia, Nigeria

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

Temperature

The shift to March signals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), subtly varied from February's 32.3°C (90.1°F). During the month of March, Elekahia experiences a steady low-temperature average of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is computed to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 significant for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 26.8 days. Throughout March, 135mm (5.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elekahia, there are 310.7 rainfall days, and 2138mm (84.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of March in Elekahia, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

In Elekahia, Nigeria, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.