March weather forecast
Kalugumalai, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kalugumalai, is a sweltering month, with an average temperature varying between 25.1°C (77.2°F) and 35.2°C (95.4°F).

Temperature

Kalugumalai's March average high-temperature settles at a very hot 35.2°C (95.4°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. In Kalugumalai, the average nighttime temperature during March is a moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Kalugumalai, the average relative humidity in March is 56%.

Rainfall

In Kalugumalai, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 712mm (28.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kalugumalai, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Kalugumalai, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 6:29 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kalugumalai are March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 8 transforms into the following advice:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.