March weather forecast
Koggala, Sri Lanka

The first month of the spring, March, is a hot month in Koggala, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 30.1°C (86.2°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

The start of March sees the average high-temperature at a hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing little difference from February's 29.7°C (85.5°F). In March, Koggala experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 25.4°C (77.7°F) at night.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Koggala.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 21.4 days. Throughout March, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 292.9 rainfall days, and 1842mm (72.52") 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 18:21. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Koggala is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Koggala are January through April, July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.