March weather forecastKovilancheri, India
March
Weather in March
The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a tropical month in Kovilancheri, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°C (90.3°F) and min 24.6°C (76.3°F).Temperature
March brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), showing a slight difference from February's 29.8°C (85.6°F). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a warm 24.6°C (76.3°F) during March.Heat index
March's mean heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.
Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Kovilancheri is 69%.Rainfall
In March, in Kovilancheri, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 825mm (32.48") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Kovilancheri, the average length of the day in March 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, in Kovilancheri, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.
Sunshine
In Kovilancheri, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kovilancheri is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average high temperature in March: 32.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (36.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°C).
Average pressure in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average pressure in March: 1011mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1004.2mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average wind speed in March: 13.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
Average humidity in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).
Average rainfall in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average rainfall in March: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (191mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average rainfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average sunshine days in March: 25.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average UV index in March: 7
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average cloud cover in March: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Kovilancheri, India
- Average visibility in March: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
