March weather forecast
Srikurmam, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is also a hot month in Srikurmam, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 24°C (75.2°F) and max 33.1°C (91.6°F).

Temperature

Srikurmam's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's tropical 30°C (86°F) to a still hot 33.1°C (91.6°F). In Srikurmam, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a warm 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is evaluated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 66%, are the least humid months in Srikurmam.

Rainfall

In Srikurmam, in March, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Srikurmam, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 754mm (29.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Srikurmam is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:00 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:07 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Srikurmam is 10.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.