March weather forecastBatugedara, Sri Lanka

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Batugedara, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.7°C (67.5°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

In Batugedara, March is identified by the highest average temperatures, reaching a peak of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low of 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Heat index

In March, the average heat index is appraised at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Batugedara, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Batugedara, in March, during 26.3 rainfall days, 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Batugedara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 317.3 days and collects up to 2422mm (95.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In Batugedara, the average sunshine in March is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The warmest temperatures occur during March, when averages reach a peak of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low of 19.7°C (67.5°F).

The high-temperature during March is 31.1°C (88°F) and the low-temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

In March, the rain falls for 26.3 days. Throughout March, 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Batugedara, the average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

In Batugedara, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

30.7°C

31.1°C

30°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.4km/h

4.5km/h

4.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.8

2.8

0.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in March: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (27.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 19.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March: 3.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and March (3.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (80%).

Average rainfall in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March: 134mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (357mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (85mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March: 26.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (18.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Batugedara, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, September, October and November (7km).