March weather forecast
Vellore, India

The first month of the pre-monsoon summer, March, is a very hot month in Vellore, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a hot 32.2°C (90°F) in February to a torrid 35.4°C (95.7°F). Marked by a significant temperature drop from daytime highs, the average nighttime temperature in Vellore lowers to an agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F) throughout March.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Vellore is 57%.

Rainfall

In Vellore, in March, during 5.8 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Vellore, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.6 days and collects up to 620mm (24.41") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Vellore, India, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:25 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Vellore, India, is 9.6h.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during March morphs into the following directions:
Always stay safe. Unprotected skin and eyes can get damaged rapidly. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.