March weather forecast
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Deraniyagala, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°C (88°F) and 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F), March is the warmest month.

Heat index

March's heat index is evaluated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Deraniyagala, in March, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Deraniyagala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 317.3 days and collects up to 2422mm (95.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Deraniyagala, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.3h.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Deraniyagala. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during March translates into the following guidance:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Deraniyagala?

March, marked by an average high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F), is the warmest month in Deraniyagala.

How hot does it get in Deraniyagala in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Deraniyagala, is 31.1°C (88°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is evaluated at 42°C (107.6°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Deraniyagala?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Deraniyagala?

In Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka, in March, during 26.3 rainfall days, 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Deraniyagala have in March?

The average day length in March in Deraniyagala is 12h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Deraniyagala?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, in Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

How long on average sun shines in March in Deraniyagala?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Deraniyagala is 8.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Deraniyagala?

The months with the highest UV index in Deraniyagala are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in March in Deraniyagala?

In Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average temperature in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in March: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.7°C).

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Average pressure in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in March: 3.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and March (3.9km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (80%).

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Average rainfall in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in March: 134mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (357mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (85mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in March: 26.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (18.9 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are September and October (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in March
Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March - Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, September, October and November (7km).

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