March weather forecastAsika, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is still a hot month in Asika, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.1°C (93.4°F) and min 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from 30.3°C (86.5°F) in February to a still tropical 34.1°C (93.4°F). March brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is evaluated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 60%, March is the least humid month in Asika.

Rainfall

In March, in Asika, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. In Asika, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 826mm (32.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 6:05 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Asika, India, the average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Asika is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.