March weather forecastAnna Nagar West, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is also a hot month in Anna Nagar West, India, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

Shifting into March, Anna Nagar West records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. The month of March records an average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) in Anna Nagar West, India.

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is estimated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Anna Nagar West is 68%.

Rainfall

In Anna Nagar West, in March, during 4.1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Anna Nagar West, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 735mm (28.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Anna Nagar West, India, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Anna Nagar West is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Anna Nagar West is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.