March weather forecast
Tanduvan, Sri Lanka

March, the first month of the spring in Tanduvan, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°C (77°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. Throughout March, Tanduvan witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

The heat index in March is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. 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. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Tanduvan, in March, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.2 rainfall days, and 849mm (33.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tanduvan, Sri Lanka, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In Tanduvan, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.