March weather forecast
Kanhangad, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kanhangad, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24°C (75.2°F) and max 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of March manifests an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Kanhangad witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) throughout March.

Heat index

The heat index for March is appraised at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Kanhangad, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 2447mm (96.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Kanhangad, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:41 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kanhangad, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kanhangad are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in March transforms into this advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.