March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in
Jharsuguda, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 34°C (93.2°F) and 18°C (64.4°F).
Temperature
The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from 30°C (86°F) in
February to a still hot 34°C (93.2°F). Jharsuguda, during the nights of March, registers a substantial plunge from the daytime high, averaging at a refreshing 18°C (64.4°F).
Heat index
The average heat index in March is estimated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.
Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Jharsuguda,
India, is 45%.
Rainfall
In Jharsuguda, in March, during 1.5 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jharsuguda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.4 days and collects up to 1445mm (56.89") of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of March, in Jharsuguda, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 6:08 pm IST.