October weather forecast
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

Batagoda's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F) from September's 28.8°C (83.8°F) in temperature. A consistent nighttime average temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) is maintained during October.

Heat index

October's heat index is evaluated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In Batagoda, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Batagoda, in October, during 25.2 rainfall days, 192mm (7.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Batagoda, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, in Batagoda, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:50 +0530.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Batagoda are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October leads to these advisories:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.