March weather forecast
Rasipuram, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a torrid month in Rasipuram, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F) to a very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F). Rasipuram's average nighttime temperature descends significantly from the day's peak in March, settling at an agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Rasipuram, the average relative humidity in March is 51%.

Rainfall

In Rasipuram, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Rasipuram, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.5 days and collects up to 790mm (31.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:28 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Rasipuram is 9.5h.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Rasipuram. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Immediate damage can occur to skin and eyes if left unprotected. Always take necessary precautions. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.