March weather forecastGaighata, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a fiery hot month in Gaighata, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°C (71.8°F) and max 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) to a sweltering 35.4°C (95.7°F). Gaighata reports a steady low-temperature average of 22.1°C (71.8°F) throughout March, revealing a large deviation from the daytime high.

Heat index

March's heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. 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 are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Gaighata, the average relative humidity in March is 46%.

Rainfall

In Gaighata, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. In Gaighata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.4 days and collects up to 920mm (36.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 5:50 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.