March weather forecastPenugonda, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Penugonda, is a torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.2°C (97.2°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during March adjusts from February's tropical 33.2°C (91.8°F) to a torrid 36.2°C (97.2°F). With a significant temperature contrast, nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 22.8°C (73°F) in March.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. 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.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In Penugonda, the average relative humidity in March is 63%.

Rainfall

In March, in Penugonda, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Penugonda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 726mm (28.58") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Penugonda, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of March in Penugonda, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 6:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:15 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Penugonda, India, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.