March weather forecastPurulia, India

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Purulia, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and an average high of 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F) to a tropical 34.9°C (94.8°F). March nights in Purulia bring a significant cooling from the heat of the day, with averages of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 29%.

Rainfall

In March, in Purulia, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. In Purulia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 929mm (36.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Purulia, India, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Purulia, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Take important precautions because unprotected skin can burn and be harmed swiftly. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Purulia, is 34.9°C (94.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F).

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 29%.

In Purulia, the average relative humidity in March is 29%.

In Purulia, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm IST.

In Purulia, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

The months with the highest UV index in Purulia, India, are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Purulia, India

  • Average high temperature in March: 34.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (40.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Purulia, India

  • Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1000mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Purulia, India

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Purulia, India

  • Average humidity in March: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (29%).

Average rainfall in March
Purulia, India

  • Average rainfall in March: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (232mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (3mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Purulia, India

  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Purulia, India

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Purulia, India

  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Purulia, India

  • Average UV index in March: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Purulia, India

  • Average cloud cover in March: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Purulia, India

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (9km).