March weather forecastEppawala, Sri Lanka

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Eppawala, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 22°C (71.6°F) and 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

Eppawala's temperature peaks during March and April, with an average high-temperature of 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Eppawala, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 199.1 rainfall days, and 893mm (35.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Eppawala, March and April are characterised by the peak of temperatures, recording an average high of 34.3°C (93.7°F).

During March, Eppawala experiences an average high-temperature of 34.3°C (93.7°F) and a low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is evaluated at 49°C (120.2°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

In March, in Eppawala, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of March in Eppawala, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

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

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Long-term

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

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

31.8°C

34.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.6km/h

11.8km/h

10.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.2

14.8

4.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in March: 34.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (34.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 22°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1007.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (27.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (205mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (20mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.4 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (3.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Eppawala, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (8km).