March weather forecastOpobo, Nigeria

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Opobo, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26°C (78.8°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature stands at a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), closely aligned with February's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Opobo, in the month of March, notes an average low temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.

Heat index

The heat index for March is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Opobo, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Opobo, in March, during 26.4 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 300.7 rainfall days, and 1894mm (74.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:38 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Opobo is 8.7h.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in March translates into these instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 31°C (87.8°F) and 26°C (78.8°F) respectively. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 40°C (104°F).

In Opobo, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Opobo, in March, during 26.4 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March is 12h and 6min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:38 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

31.3°C

31°C

30.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12km/h

11.8km/h

11km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.9

2.5

4.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Opobo, Nigeria

Average high temperature in March: 31°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Opobo, Nigeria

Average pressure in March: 1009.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Opobo, Nigeria

Average wind speed in March: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Opobo, Nigeria

Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Opobo, Nigeria

Average rainfall in March: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (374mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (34mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Opobo, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in March: 26.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (29.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (16.7 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Opobo, Nigeria

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Opobo, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (0.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Opobo, 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
Opobo, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in March: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Opobo, 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 May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).