March weather forecast
Kitulgala, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Kitulgala, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°C (88°F) and 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Temperature

Kitulgala's March weather, with an average high temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and an average low temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Kitulgala, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Kitulgala, Sri Lanka, in March, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 317.3 rainfall days, and 2422mm (95.35") 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 06:20 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in March translates into these instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.