March weather forecastMaitipe, Sri Lanka

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Maitipe, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Maitipe's peak temperatures tend to occur in March and April, with an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Maitipe.

Rainfall

In Maitipe, in March, during 21.3 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maitipe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 286.9 days and collects up to 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Maitipe, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The highest point of temperatures falls in March and April, when the average high-temperature ascends to 30.3°C (86.5°F).

In Maitipe, in March, the average high-temperature is 30.3°C (86.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is evaluated at 38°C (100.4°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

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

In Maitipe, Sri Lanka, in March, during 21.3 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Maitipe, Sri Lanka.

In Maitipe, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.7°C

30.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.9km/h

9.6km/h

10.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.3

6.9

1.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in March: 30.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).

Average pressure in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

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 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).

Average UV index in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Maitipe, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March: 10km

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