March weather forecastPappinisseri, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is still a hot month in Pappinisseri, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°C (91.2°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

Pappinisseri's shift into March sets the average high-temperature at a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from February's 32.5°C (90.5°F). During March, the average low-temperature in Pappinisseri, India, is a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Pappinisseri is 70%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout March, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 215.9 rainfall days, and 1977mm (77.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Pappinisseri, India, is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:39 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Pappinisseri, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Pappinisseri. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.