March weather forecastChigateri, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Chigateri, is a fiery hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.9°C (96.6°F) and 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F) in February to a very hot 35.9°C (96.6°F). A steady average of 21.6°C (70.9°F) throughout March in Chigateri underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.

Heat index

The heat index in March is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance 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.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. 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 temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Chigateri, the average relative humidity in March is 41%.

Rainfall

In March, in Chigateri, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout March, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Chigateri, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 534mm (21.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 6:37 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Chigateri, India, the average sunshine in March is 9.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.