March weather forecastEra, Nigeria

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Era, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.3°C (90.1°F) and min 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

Era's transition from February to March introduces an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), identical to the previous month. Era, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Era, Nigeria, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout March, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Era, there are 193 rainfall days, and 691mm (27.2") 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 06:59 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:56 WAT.

Sunshine

In Era, Nigeria, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

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

In Era, in March, the average high-temperature is 32.3°C (90.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 27°C (80.6°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 evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Era is 75%.

In Era, in March, during 14.6 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, in Era, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:56 WAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Era is 8.7h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Era, Nigeria, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

32.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.8km/h

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14.3km/h

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Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.8

12.6

16.3

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Era, Nigeria

Average high temperature in March: 32.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 27°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in March
Era, Nigeria

Average pressure in March: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Era, Nigeria

Average wind speed in March: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Era, Nigeria

Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Era, Nigeria

Average rainfall in March: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Era, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Era, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Era, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Era, Nigeria

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Era, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Era, Nigeria

Average visibility in March: 10km

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