March weather forecastKalikavu, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kalikavu, is still a torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

Kalikavu experiences its highest temperatures in March, with an average peak of 35.4°C (95.7°F) and a low of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

March's mean heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Observe: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is on the horizon with prolonged exertion.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Kalikavu, the average relative humidity in March is 66%.

Rainfall

In March, in Kalikavu, India, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout March, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kalikavu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 240 days and collects up to 1446mm (56.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kalikavu, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 6:35 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kalikavu, India. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. 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. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.