March weather forecast
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Dodanduwa, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.3°C (86.5°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

The warmest months are March and April, with an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Dodanduwa are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Dodanduwa, during March, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Dodanduwa is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dodanduwa are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.