March weather forecast
Pollachi, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Pollachi, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°C (67.6°F) and an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

Pollachi starts March with an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from February. Nighttime temperatures throughout March in Pollachi register a significant deviation from the day's highs, averaging at a refreshing 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Pollachi are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. In Pollachi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177 days and collects up to 762mm (30") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Pollachi, India, is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pollachi are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. 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. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.