March weather forecast
Kandana, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Kandana, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

March stands out as Kandana's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and a low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In Kandana, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Kandana, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout March, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kandana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.8 days and collects up to 1783mm (70.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate 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 7 suggests this advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.