March weather forecast
Koutanbado, Togo

The first month of the spring, March, is still a very hot month in Koutanbado, Togo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°C (101.8°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

The highest temperatures are recorded in March, with averages reaching a high of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. 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.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Koutanbado, the average relative humidity in March is 40%.

Rainfall

In Koutanbado, in March, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Koutanbado, Togo, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 630mm (24.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Koutanbado, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:06 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Koutanbado is 10.4h.

UV index

February through April, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Koutanbado. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Always be cautious. Skin and eyes can be affected swiftly without protection. 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. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.