March weather forecastSangotedo, Nigeria

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sangotedo, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.2°C (81°F) and an average high of 31.6°C (88.9°F).

Temperature

Sangotedo's entry into March measures an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Sangotedo marks an average drop to a moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F) during nighttime in March, following the high of the day.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sangotedo, during March, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 216.6 rainfall days, and 1013mm (39.88") 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 06:57 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sangotedo are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.