March weather forecastNiripola, Sri Lanka

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Niripola, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.8°C (89.2°F) and an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

March and April are the warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Heat index

For March, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In Niripola, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout March, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Niripola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

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 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

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

March and April are identified as the warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

The average high-temperature, in March, in Niripola, is 31.8°C (89.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 42°C (107.6°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Niripola, in March, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation.

In Niripola, the average day length in March 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 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

The average sunshine duration in March in Niripola is 9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Niripola, Sri Lanka, are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Niripola, Sri Lanka, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk 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

31.4°C

31.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11km/h

9.4km/h

9.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.7

8.2

2.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in March: 31.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (28.9°C).

Average low temperature in March: 24.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (341mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (40mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Niripola, 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 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (0.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March: 7

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

Average cloud cover in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Niripola, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March: 10km

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