March weather forecast
Panihati, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Panihati, is a fiery hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22°C (71.6°F) and 35.5°C (95.9°F).

Temperature

Panihati's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F) in February to a sweltering 35.5°C (95.9°F). During March, Panihati reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 47%.

Rainfall

In Panihati, in March, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158 rainfall days, and 856mm (33.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Panihati is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of March, in Panihati, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 5:51 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March translates into these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.