March weather forecast
Dhenkanal, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a very hot month in Dhenkanal, India, with an average temperature varying between 36.8°C (98.2°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a hot 32.6°C (90.7°F) in February to a very hot 36.8°C (98.2°F). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Dhenkanal cools down to an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) in March.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for 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.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Dhenkanal is 56%.

Rainfall

In Dhenkanal, during March, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dhenkanal, there are 148.5 rainfall days, and 964mm (37.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of March in Dhenkanal, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 5:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:01 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Dhenkanal is 9h.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 8 transforms into these recommendations:
Take extra precautions. Fair-skinned individuals may get burned in less than 10 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.