March weather forecast
Kalna, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a torrid month in Kalna, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°C (70.9°F) and an average high of 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

Kalna experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F) in February to a fiery hot 35.3°C (95.5°F). Kalna, after an intense day, registers a significant cooling to an average low-temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F) throughout March.

Heat index

The heat index in March is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Kalna is 41%.

Rainfall

In Kalna, in March, during 5.3 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kalna, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 912mm (35.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of March, in Kalna, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 5:51 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kalna are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during March leads to these advisories:
Take the necessary steps to protect yourself; unprotected skin and eyes are vulnerable to damage. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.