March weather forecastOba, Nigeria

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a sweltering month in Oba, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in March, at a still torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F), reveals a modest deviation from February's 36.2°C (97.2°F). Throughout the month of March, the average temperature dips to a warm 25.3°C (77.5°F) at night.

Heat index

March's average heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Oba, Nigeria, is 69%.

Rainfall

In March, in Oba, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout March, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oba, Nigeria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 230.2 days and collects up to 1030mm (40.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Oba, the average length of the day in March 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, 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 are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.