March weather forecast
Rakwana, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F), March is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during March is computed to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Rakwana, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Rakwana, during March, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation. In Rakwana, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 317.3 days and collects up to 2422mm (95.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Rakwana is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Rakwana are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.