March weather forecastThiruvarur, India

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Thiruvarur, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.7°C (76.5°F) and 32.9°C (91.2°F).

Temperature

March brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in March is appraised at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Thiruvarur, in March, during 4.9 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Thiruvarur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 373mm (14.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Thiruvarur is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During March, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In Thiruvarur, 32.9°C (91.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 24.7°C (76.5°F) is the average low-temperature during March. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 43°C (109.4°F).

In Thiruvarur, India, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

In March, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Thiruvarur, India, the average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

In Thiruvarur, India, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.7h.

In Thiruvarur, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average high temperature in March: 32.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (36.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average pressure in March: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1005.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average wind speed in March: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12km/h).

Average humidity in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average rainfall in March: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (5mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (8 days).

Average UV index in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Thiruvarur, India

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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