March weather forecastOgoja, Nigeria

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ogoja, is still a torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.2°C (100.8°F) and an average low of 26.7°C (80.1°F).

Temperature

Upon the onset of March, Ogoja witnesses an average high-temperature of a still very hot 38.2°C (100.8°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Ogoja reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) in March.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In Ogoja, in March, during 7.9 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.2 rainfall days, and 872mm (34.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:34 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ogoja, the average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

February and March, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 8 during March translates into the following guidance:
Protection is paramount; otherwise, swift harm can come to the skin and eyes. 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. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.