March weather forecastWalala, Sri Lanka

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a hot month in Walala, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.2°C (66.6°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

In Walala, Sri Lanka, the peak average temperatures are observed in March, with a high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Heat index

March's average heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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 high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The least humid month in Walala is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Walala, during March, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Walala, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of March, in Walala, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Walala, Sri Lanka, is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

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

March is the month when Walala, Sri Lanka, sees the average highest temperatures, with a high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low-temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 40°C (104°F).

The least humid month in Walala is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Walala, Sri Lanka, during March, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

In Walala, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.9h.

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Walala is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health 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

29.7°C

31.5°C

31.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.5km/h

5.4km/h

5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.4

10.3

1.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in March: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 19.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (301mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (28.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Walala, 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: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (1.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Walala, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (8km).