March weather forecast
Kumbakonam, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kumbakonam, is a fiery hot month, with an average temperature varying between 35°C (95°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a hot 31.9°C (89.4°F) in February to a torrid 35°C (95°F). Nightly temperatures in Kumbakonam drop to an average low of 23.2°C (73.8°F) in March.

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Kumbakonam is 67%.

Rainfall

In Kumbakonam, in March, during 6.3 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kumbakonam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.4 days and collects up to 608mm (23.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March in Kumbakonam, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:23 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kumbakonam, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kumbakonam is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.