March weather forecast
Ikot Ntuen, Nigeria

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Ikot Ntuen, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

With the advent of March, Ikot Ntuen experiences an average high-temperature of a hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Ikot Ntuen records an average nighttime low-temperature of 25°C (77°F) throughout March.

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess 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. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ikot Ntuen, Nigeria, during March, the rain falls for 26.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation. In Ikot Ntuen, Nigeria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 299.9 days and collects up to 2180mm (85.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ikot Ntuen, Nigeria, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:36 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Ikot Ntuen is 7.8h.

UV index

January through April, 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.