March weather forecastOgbunike, Nigeria

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a torrid month in Ogbunike, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°C (77.5°F) and max 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

Ogbunike registers an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F) at the commencement of March, closely related to the preceding month. Throughout March, Ogbunike's nights cool down to an average of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Be cautious: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a possible consequence of continuous physical effort.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Ogbunike, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Ogbunike, 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 18:44. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ogbunike, the average sunshine in March is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Ogbunike, is 35.3°C (95.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 51°C (123.8°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

In Ogbunike, during March, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in March: 35.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (22.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in March: 1009.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and September (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (50%).

Average rainfall in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in March: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (3mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ogbunike, 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 30min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Ogbunike, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (6km).