July weather forecast
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka

July, like June, in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.9°C (85.8°F) and min 26.7°C (80.1°F).

Temperature

Kalpitiya notes an average high-temperature of a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F) in July, hardly diverging from June. Kalpitiya welcomes an average low temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) in July, a gentle shift from the day's high.

Heat index

The heat index value during July is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in July is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kalpitiya, in July, during 17.5 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kalpitiya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221.7 days and collects up to 1071mm (42.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:31 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July is 9.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Kalpitiya are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in July interprets into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.