March weather forecast
Cortalim, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is still a tropical month in Cortalim, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.6°C (90.7°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Entering March, Cortalim's average high-temperature reads a still hot 32.6°C (90.7°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Cortalim, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Cortalim, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

January, March through December are months with rainfall in Cortalim. March is the first month it rains in Cortalim. Throughout March, in the average 2.3 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 2065mm (81.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Cortalim is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of March, in Cortalim, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:46 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.