March weather forecast
Bataduwa, Sri Lanka

The first month of the spring, March, is a hot month in Bataduwa, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

In Bataduwa, the warmest months are March and April, registering an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Bataduwa are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout March, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bataduwa, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 286.9 days and collects up to 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of March, in Bataduwa, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Bataduwa is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in March translates into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.