March weather forecastPadmanabhapuram, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a hot month in Padmanabhapuram, India, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

In March, Padmanabhapuram's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.1°C (88°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. March brings an average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) to Padmanabhapuram.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Padmanabhapuram, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Padmanabhapuram, there are 194.3 rainfall days, and 837mm (32.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Padmanabhapuram is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 6:30 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.