February weather forecast
Haliyadda, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Haliyadda, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Temperature

The shift to February signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), subtly varied from January's 28.3°C (82.9°F). February brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F) in Haliyadda.

Heat index

During February, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. 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 'real feel' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Haliyadda, during February, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Haliyadda, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Haliyadda, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of February, in Haliyadda, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

In Haliyadda, the average sunshine in February is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Haliyadda are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in February translates into these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.