March weather forecastWegala, Sri Lanka

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 31.5°C (88.7°F) at its peak and 19.2°C (66.6°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In March, in Wegala, the rain falls for 18.9 days. Throughout March, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Wegala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Wegala, the average sunshine in March 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in March translates into these instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.