March weather forecast
Batapola, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

The peak of Batapola's temperatures is noted during March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. 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 primarily vital for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Batapola.

Rainfall

In Batapola, Sri Lanka, during March, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Batapola, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Batapola, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Batapola. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. 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. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.