March weather forecast
Achchankulam, Sri Lanka

The first month of the spring, March, is a tropical month in Achchankulam, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 25°C (77°F).

Temperature

The commencement of March notes an average high-temperature of a hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Throughout the month of March, Achchankulam reports a steady low-temperature average of 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light 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 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Achchankulam, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.2 rainfall days, and 849mm (33.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Achchankulam, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Achchankulam, Sri Lanka, is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Achchankulam are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. 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. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.