March weather forecastCuncolim, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Cuncolim, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.1°C (73.6°F) and an average high of 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

March's average high-temperature is a still hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), maintaining a close comparison with February's 33°C (91.4°F). During the month of March, the temperature in Cuncolim, India, generally drops to a low average of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Cuncolim, India, is 64%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Cuncolim, India, are January, March through December. March is the first month it rains in Cuncolim. Throughout March, in the average 2.2 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cuncolim, there are 151.4 rainfall days, and 1319mm (51.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:46 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.