July weather forecast
Kalkudah, Sri Lanka

July, like June, is another hot summer month in Kalkudah, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°C (79°F) and max 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

Kalkudah starts July with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.6°C (90.7°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from June. In July, Kalkudah encounters an average low-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) during the night.

Heat index

The heat index for July is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. 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 human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Kalkudah, Sri Lanka, are June and July, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In Kalkudah, in July, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation. In Kalkudah, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.8 days and collects up to 1259mm (49.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kalkudah, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of July, in Kalkudah, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:24 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kalkudah, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine in July is 11.7h.

UV index

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in July converts into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.