March weather forecastOgere, Nigeria

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ogere, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average high of 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

Ogere registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34°C (93.2°F) at the commencement of March, closely related to the preceding month. In March, the temperature drops to an average of 26°C (78.8°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in March is evaluated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 21 days. Throughout March, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ogere, during the entire year, the rain falls for 243.1 days and collects up to 947mm (37.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.