March weather forecast
Kuruppumulla, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Kuruppumulla, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 25°C (77°F).

Temperature

During March and April, Kuruppumulla experiences its peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is appraised at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Kuruppumulla is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Kuruppumulla is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Kuruppumulla, 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

In Kuruppumulla, the average sunshine in March is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.