March weather forecastValparai, India

Weather in March

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is also a hot month in Valparai, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°C (64.9°F) and max 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

Valparai marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), subtly divergent from February's 30.4°C (86.7°F). Valparai's average nighttime temperatures present a clear contrast to its daytime highs, measured at an enjoyable 18.3°C (64.9°F) in March.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

In Valparai, during March, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. In Valparai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.6 days and collects up to 1696mm (66.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Valparai, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of March, in Valparai, India, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Valparai, India, is 9.4h.

UV index

The month with the highest UV index is March, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in March leads to these recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.