October weather forecast
Ellakkala, Sri Lanka

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Ellakkala, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.9°C (85.8°F) and min 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Temperature

The introduction of October sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), hardly deviating from September. During the nights of October, Ellakkala records an average temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Ellakkala, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ellakkala, in October, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 224mm (8.82") of accumulated precipitation. In Ellakkala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.4 days and collects up to 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ellakkala, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of October in Ellakkala, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:49 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ellakkala 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.