March weather forecast
Katpadi, India

March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Katpadi, is a torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.4°C (95.7°F) and an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

As March arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a tropical 32.2°C (90°F) in February to a very hot 35.4°C (95.7°F). Katpadi reports a sharp reduction in temperature during March, averaging at an agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F) at night.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Katpadi is 57%.

Rainfall

In Katpadi, in March, during 5.8 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.6 rainfall days, and 620mm (24.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Katpadi, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of March, in Katpadi, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:25 pm IST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Katpadi, India. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 8 in March leads to these guidelines:
Skin and eyes are vulnerable without protection. Ensure you always take precautions. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.