March weather forecastKangazha, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is still a tropical month in Kangazha, India, with an average temperature varying between 33.9°C (93°F) and 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Temperature

In Kangazha, the warmest period comes during March and April, when the average high-temperature touches 33.9°C (93°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during March is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Kangazha is 72%.

Rainfall

In Kangazha, in March, during 19.7 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 245.5 rainfall days, and 1652mm (65.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 6:33 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kangazha, the average sunshine in March is 9.2h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in March translates into this advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.