March weather forecast
Kantale, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Kantale, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.1°C (70°F) and max 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

March brings a marginal elevation to a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F) from February's 31.3°C (88.3°F) in Kantale's average high-temperatures. From significant daily highs, Kantale's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

In March, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Kantale, in March, during 14 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kantale, there are 196.8 rainfall days, and 943mm (37.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Kantale is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kantale. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in March translates into these instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.