October weather forecast
Malagala, Sri Lanka

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Malagala, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°C (77.9°F) and max 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

In October, Malagala notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), hardly different from the preceding month. October records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) in Malagala, Sri Lanka.

Heat index

The average heat index in October is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Malagala is 80%.

Rainfall

In Malagala, in October, during 25.2 rainfall days, 192mm (7.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of October, in Malagala, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:49 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Malagala are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.