March weather forecastModara, Sri Lanka

Weather in March

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

Temperature

Modara records the warmest temperatures in March, averaging a high of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low of 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Modara, during March, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Modara, there are 317.3 rainfall days, and 2422mm (95.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Modara is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Modara, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

In Modara, the average sunshine in March 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 health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during March morphs into the following directions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.