February weather forecast
Haragama, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Haragama, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.1°C (64.6°F) and an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

Haragama's shift into February sets the average high-temperature at a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from January's 28.3°C (82.9°F). Nighttime temperature in Haragama lowers to an average of 18.1°C (64.6°F) in February.

Heat index

The heat index in February is estimated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Haragama is 77%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout February, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. In Haragama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Haragama is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of February in Haragama, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Haragama is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Haragama 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.