March weather forecastRumu-Oparala, Nigeria
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Rumu-Oparala, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°C (75.7°F) and max 31.5°C (88.7°F).Temperature
March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. During March, Rumu-Oparala experiences an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) at night.Heat index
The heat index in March is appraised at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. 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. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.
Humidity
In Rumu-Oparala, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Rumu-Oparala, in March, it is raining for 26.8 days, with typically 135mm (5.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Rumu-Oparala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 310.7 days and collects up to 2138mm (84.17") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 6min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.
Sunshine
In Rumu-Oparala, the average sunshine in March is 8.3h.UV index
In Rumu-Oparala, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 during March translates into the following guidance:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in March: 31.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (32.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.8°C).
Average pressure in March
Rumu-Oparala, 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
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.3km/h).
Average humidity in March
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in March: 135mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (293mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (45mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in March: 26.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and October (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.9 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rumu-Oparala, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in March: 3.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average UV index in March: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in March
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Rumu-Oparala, Nigeria
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (7km).
