March weather forecast
Ellakkala, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Ellakkala, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

The highest temperatures are recorded in March, with averages reaching a high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and a low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. 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.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Ellakkala is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Ellakkala, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout March, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ellakkala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.4 days and collects up to 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Ellakkala is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of March, in Ellakkala, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Ellakkala are January through April, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.