March weather forecast
Pepolgahadeniya, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Pepolgahadeniya, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

March proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and a minimum temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is computed to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Pepolgahadeniya, during March, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pepolgahadeniya, Sri Lanka, there are 265.4 rainfall days, and 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pepolgahadeniya, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Pepolgahadeniya, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Pepolgahadeniya are January through April, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Pepolgahadeniya. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in March translates into these instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. 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.