March weather forecastKelanimulla, Sri Lanka

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a hot month in Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°C (75.7°F) and max 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

The months of March and April bring the highest temperatures, averaging a high of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout March, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kelanimulla, there are 289.4 rainfall days, and 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9h.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March leads to these instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Updated: Jul 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

March and April are the warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

The high-temperature during March is 31.8°C (89.2°F) and the low-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F).

In Kelanimulla, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

In Kelanimulla, in March, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Kelanimulla are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

31.4°C

31.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11km/h

9.4km/h

9.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.7

8.2

2.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in March: 31.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (28.9°C).

Average low temperature in March: 24.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (341mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (40mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (0.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).