March weather forecastUmuoji, Nigeria

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a torrid month in Umuoji, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

Welcoming March, Umuoji notes an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F), nearly consistent with February's 36.2°C (97.2°F). March brings an average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) to Umuoji.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is evaluated at a burning hot 51°C (123.8°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Umuoji, Nigeria, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout March, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. In Umuoji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 230.2 days and collects up to 1030mm (40.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Umuoji, sunrise is at 06:44 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 Umuoji, the average sunshine in March is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Umuoji, Nigeria. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March translates into these guidelines:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.