March weather forecast
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a hot month in Keselwatta, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°C (77°F) and max 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

March and April, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F), are the warmest months.

Heat index

The heat index in March is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Keselwatta, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Keselwatta, in March, during 19.9 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Keselwatta is 9h.

UV index

January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Keselwatta. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During March, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Keselwatta?
Keselwatta's peak temperatures tend to occur in March and April, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F).
How hot is it in Keselwatta in March?
An average high-temperature, in March, in Keselwatta, is 31.3°C (88.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 25°C (77°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Keselwatta?
In March, the average relative humidity in Keselwatta is 77%.
How much does it rain in Keselwatta in March?
In Keselwatta, Sri Lanka, during March, the rain falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Keselwatta have in March?
The average day length in March in Keselwatta is 12h and 5min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Keselwatta?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, in Keselwatta, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.
How long on average sun shines in March in Keselwatta?
In Keselwatta, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine duration in March is 9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Keselwatta?
January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Keselwatta.
What is the UV index reading in March in Keselwatta?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Keselwatta is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in March: 31.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25°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 (23.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Keselwatta, 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 (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in March: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (350mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (25mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Keselwatta, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (0.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Keselwatta, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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