March weather forecastCoimbatore, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Coimbatore, is a torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°C (95.2°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Welcoming March, Coimbatore notes an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 35.1°C (95.2°F), nearly consistent with February's 32.5°C (90.5°F). Coimbatore registers a significant reduction from the day's heat, with an average temperature drop to an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F) in March.

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Coimbatore, there are 131.5 rainfall days, and 458mm (18.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Coimbatore, India, is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Coimbatore, India, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:33 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.