March weather forecast
Honnali, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Honnali, is a fiery hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.4°C (70.5°F) and max 35.9°C (96.6°F).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a hot 32.9°C (91.2°F) in February to a torrid 35.9°C (96.6°F). A pronounced dip becomes evident during the nights in March as Honnali logs a consistent average temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 42%.

Rainfall

In Honnali, in March, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In Honnali, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 437mm (17.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Honnali is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 6:39 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Honnali, India, is 9.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Honnali is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March leads to these instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.