February weather forecast
Gorakana, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Gorakana, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°C (87.6°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of February notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), subtly shifted from January's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Throughout February, Gorakana encounters an average temperature drop to a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

For February, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Gorakana, in February, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. In Gorakana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of February in Gorakana, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:22 +0530.

Sunshine

In Gorakana, the average sunshine in February is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.