October weather forecast
Kahapola, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

Kahapola marks the onset of October with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), a subtle shift from September's 28.8°C (83.8°F). During the nights of October, Kahapola records an average temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Heat index

October's heat index is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Kahapola, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kahapola, 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 Kahapola, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
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

In October, the average sunshine in Kahapola is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kahapola are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.