March weather forecast
Bopitiya, Sri Lanka

The first month of the spring, March, is still a tropical month in Bopitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

Bopitiya, Sri Lanka, experiences its highest temperatures in March, with an average peak of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and a low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is computed to be an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bopitiya, in March, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bopitiya, there are 265.8 rainfall days, and 1783mm (70.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bopitiya, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Bopitiya are January through April, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bopitiya. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.