March weather forecast
Kattankudy, Sri Lanka

The first month of the spring, March, is a hot month in Kattankudy, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

Kattankudy's weather in March displays an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing minor disparity from February's 28.3°C (82.9°F). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) is experienced in Kattankudy.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kattankudy, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. In Kattankudy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.8 days and collects up to 1259mm (49.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Kattankudy, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:12 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kattankudy, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through October, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.