October weather forecast
Hapugoda, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

October's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), subtly varied from September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). During October, Hapugoda's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Heat index

In October, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 25.9 days. Throughout October, 224mm (8.82") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hapugoda, there are 265.4 rainfall days, and 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Hapugoda, the average sunshine in October is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hapugoda are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in October translates into these instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.