March weather forecastTiruvallur, India

Weather in March

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Tiruvallur, is a torrid month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.3°C (95.5°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Tiruvallur's transition into March brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F) in February to a torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F). During the nights in March, Tiruvallur records a pronounced shift from the daytime warmth, with a consistent average temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is computed to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Tiruvallur, in March, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tiruvallur, there are 153.5 rainfall days, and 602mm (23.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:19 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Tiruvallur, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.