October weather forecastIdama, Sri Lanka

Weather in October

October, like September, in Idama, Sri Lanka, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.6°C (85.3°F) and min 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

The transition into October marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), differing minimally from September's 28.8°C (83.8°F). October nights in Idama register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Idama is 80%.

Rainfall

In Idama, in October, it is raining for 25.2 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Idama, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:58 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 Idama is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Idama 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.