March weather forecast
Chettippattu, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a hot month in Chettippattu, India, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°C (90.3°F) and 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Temperature

Chettippattu notes an average high-temperature of a hot 32.4°C (90.3°F) in March, hardly diverging from February. Chettippattu records an average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) throughout the month of March.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is calculated to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Chettippattu, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Chettippattu, in March, during 3.8 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 825mm (32.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chettippattu, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of March, in Chettippattu, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:21 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Chettippattu, India, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.