July weather forecast
Walpita, Sri Lanka

July, like June, in Walpita, Sri Lanka, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 25.6°C (78.1°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Temperature

The beginning of July reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Walpita notes an average low temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F) in the month of July.

Heat index

During July, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Walpita, in July, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 260mm (10.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of July, in Walpita, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:28 +0530.

Sunshine

In Walpita, the average sunshine in July is 7.8h.

UV index

January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during July leads to these instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.