October weather forecast
Aggona, Sri Lanka

October is a tropical autumn month in Aggona, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°C (77°F) and an average high of 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

The advent of October sees the average high-temperature at a hot 30°C (86°F), subtly shifted from September's 29.1°C (84.4°F). Aggona navigates through October with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a moderately hot 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Aggona, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Aggona, in October, during 27 rainfall days, 237mm (9.33") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 289.4 rainfall days, and 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Aggona, Sri Lanka, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of October in Aggona, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:50 +0530.

Sunshine

In Aggona, the average sunshine in October is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.