March weather forecast
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

The first month of the spring, March, is a tropical month in Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F) and an average high of 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

March brings a marginal elevation to a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F) from February's 29.7°C (85.5°F) in Tissamaharama's average high-temperatures. Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature in Tissamaharama dips to an average of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

March's heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Tissamaharama, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 192.9 rainfall days, and 942mm (37.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:14 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Tissamaharama are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.