March weather forecast
Aruppola, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

March, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.