March weather forecast
Ranwediyawa, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Ranwediyawa, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.1°C (70°F) and max 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

Ranwediyawa's entry into March measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Ranwediyawa registers a marked temperature plunge to an agreeable 21.1°C (70°F) during the cool March nights.

Heat index

March's mean heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. 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.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Ranwediyawa, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Ranwediyawa, in March, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Ranwediyawa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.8 days and collects up to 943mm (37.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Ranwediyawa, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ranwediyawa are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in March leads to these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.