March weather forecastDaltonganj, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a hot month in Daltonganj, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.7°C (60.3°F) and 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F) to a tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F). In Daltonganj, the average temperature during the nights of March marks a significant drop from the daily high, settling at a refreshing 15.7°C (60.3°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 44%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. In Daltonganj, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.2 days and collects up to 1205mm (47.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Daltonganj, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 6:09 pm IST.