March weather forecast
Mulgampola, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Mulgampola, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°C (88.7°F) and min 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Temperature

March, recognised by an average high temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 19.2°C (66.6°F), is Mulgampola's warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 18.9 days. Throughout March, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mulgampola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mulgampola, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in March translates into these instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.