March weather forecastHalisahar, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Halisahar, is a torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's hot 30.6°C (87.1°F) to a sweltering 35.3°C (95.5°F). Halisahar records a consistent low-temperature average of 21.8°C (71.2°F) during March, indicating a significant difference from the daytime heat.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Halisahar, the average relative humidity in March is 45%.

Rainfall

In Halisahar, in March, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Halisahar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.2 days and collects up to 457mm (17.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Halisahar, India, is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 5:51 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Halisahar is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.