March weather forecast
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Kelanimulla, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

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

Heat index

The heat index in March is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kelanimulla, during March, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. In Kelanimulla, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation.

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 in Kelanimulla 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 in Kelanimulla. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in March leads to these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched 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. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Kelanimulla?

In Kelanimulla, March and April are characterised by the peak of temperatures, recording an average high of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

How hot is it in Kelanimulla in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is calculated to be 42°C (107.6°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Kelanimulla?

The average relative humidity in March in Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Kelanimulla in March?

In Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka, in March, during 19.8 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Kelanimulla?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Kelanimulla?

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Kelanimulla?

The average sunshine duration in March in Kelanimulla is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Kelanimulla?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Kelanimulla?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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Average pressure in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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Average wind speed in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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Average humidity in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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Average rainfall days in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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Average UV index in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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Average visibility in March
Kelanimulla, Sri Lanka

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).

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