March weather forecast
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

The first month of the spring, March, is a tropical month in Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Temperature

In Hiyarapitiya, the month of March registers the highest temperatures, averaging 31.5°C (88.7°F) at the peak and 19.2°C (66.6°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Hiyarapitiya, in March, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hiyarapitiya, there are 278.9 rainfall days, and 1477mm (58.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Hiyarapitiya is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of March, in Hiyarapitiya, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Hiyarapitiya is 8.9h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in March translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.