March weather forecast
Buwelikada, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Buwelikada, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°C (88.7°F) and min 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Temperature

In Buwelikada, the peak average temperatures are observed in March, with a high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. 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 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The least humid month in Buwelikada is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Buwelikada, in March, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Buwelikada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.9 days and collects up to 1477mm (58.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Buwelikada, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Buwelikada, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Buwelikada, Sri Lanka, is 8.9h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Buwelikada. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.