October weather forecast
Bekkegama, Sri Lanka

October, like September, in Bekkegama, Sri Lanka, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°C (77.9°F) and max 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

Bekkegama, Sri Lanka, records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F) in October, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Bekkegama in October observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. 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.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Bekkegama is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bekkegama, in October, it is raining for 25.2 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bekkegama, Sri Lanka, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, in Bekkegama, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:50 +0530.

Sunshine

In Bekkegama, the average sunshine in October is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bekkegama are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.