February weather forecast
Agalaboda, Sri Lanka

The last month of the winter, February, is another tropical month in Agalaboda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°C (87.6°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from January to February sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), from a not significantly different 30.2°C (86.4°F). An average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) is recorded during the nights in February.

Heat index

The heat index for February is evaluated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Agalaboda, during February, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Agalaboda, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Agalaboda, Sri Lanka. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.