March weather forecastBankra, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Bankra, is a torrid month, with an average temperature varying between 35.7°C (96.3°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's tropical 31.1°C (88°F) to a torrid 35.7°C (96.3°F). Bankra reports a sharp reduction in temperature during March, averaging at a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F) at night.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Bankra, the average relative humidity in March is 48%.

Rainfall

In Bankra, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bankra, there are 136 rainfall days, and 680mm (26.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Bankra is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 5:51 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Bankra is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bankra are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 8 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Always stay safe. Unprotected skin and eyes can get damaged rapidly. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.