March weather forecast
Hanguranketa, Sri Lanka

The first month of the spring, March, is a hot month in Hanguranketa, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 19.2°C (66.6°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

March is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 31.5°C (88.7°F) and as low as 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Hanguranketa, Sri Lanka, during March, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. In Hanguranketa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of March, in Hanguranketa, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Hanguranketa 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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.