March weather forecastAriyalur, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Ariyalur, is a very hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35°C (95°F) and min 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in March, the average high-temperature shifts from February's hot 31.9°C (89.4°F) to a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). An average low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) marks the month of March.

Heat index

The heat index for March is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Ariyalur is 67%.

Rainfall

In Ariyalur, in March, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 608mm (23.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Ariyalur is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:24 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Ariyalur is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.