March weather forecast
Kalpakkam, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is still a hot month in Kalpakkam, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°C (93.7°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from February's tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F) to a still hot 34.3°C (93.7°F). During March, Kalpakkam consistently records a temperature low averaging a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Kalpakkam, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Kalpakkam, in March, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Kalpakkam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.9 days and collects up to 537mm (21.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Kalpakkam is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kalpakkam, India, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.