February weather forecast
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Pokunawatta, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), not significantly different from the 29.2°C (84.6°F) of January. Pokunawatta experiences a mean low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) during February.

Heat index

The heat index value for February is computed to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Pokunawatta.

Rainfall

In Pokunawatta, during February, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pokunawatta, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pokunawatta, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in February translates into these instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.