March weather forecastBekal, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Bekal, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.5°C (92.3°F) and an average low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

March observes an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.5°C (92.3°F), marking an insignificant difference from February's 33.3°C (91.9°F). An average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) is recorded in the month of March.

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In March, in Bekal, India, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bekal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 2447mm (96.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Bekal is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:41 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.