October weather forecastGanemulla, Sri Lanka

Weather in October

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

Temperature

The arrival of October sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), hardly diverging from September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). In Ganemulla, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F) during October.

Heat index

October's heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ganemulla, in October, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 224mm (8.82") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 265.4 rainfall days, and 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Ganemulla is 7.8h.

UV index

May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ganemulla. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.