March weather forecast
Nkpor, Nigeria

March, the first month of the spring in Nkpor, is also a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average high of 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

Nkpor's shift into March is marked by a subtle change to a still torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F) from February's 36.2°C (97.2°F) in temperature. Throughout March, Nkpor registers a consistent average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Nkpor is 69%.

Rainfall

In Nkpor, during March, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 230.2 rainfall days, and 1030mm (40.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Nkpor is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of March, in Nkpor, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Nkpor are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.