March weather forecast
Ambatenna, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

Ambatenna notes the warmest temperatures in March, with a high average of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is estimated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ambatenna, in March, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Ambatenna, 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 in Ambatenna is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In Ambatenna, the average sunshine in March 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 in Ambatenna, Sri Lanka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.