March weather forecast
Kathalia, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a tropical month in Kathalia, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°C (92.8°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F) in February to a hot 33.8°C (92.8°F). Kathalia marks a considerable descent from the daytime apex, as the average temperature dips to a pleasant 20.6°C (69.1°F) at night throughout March.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is computed to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. 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 body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Kathalia, India, is 54%.

Rainfall

In Kathalia, India, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Kathalia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 1106mm (43.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kathalia, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Kathalia, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 5:39 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Kathalia is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.