February weather forecast
Koggala, Sri Lanka

The last month of the winter, February, is another warm month in Koggala, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

February commences with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), showing little deviation from January's 29.1°C (84.4°F). In Koggala, the nighttime temperature averages to a still warm 24.5°C (76.1°F) during February.

Heat index

For most parts of February, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. 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. 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 quite important for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Koggala are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Koggala, in February, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Koggala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 292.9 days and collects up to 1842mm (72.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Koggala, Sri Lanka, is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:21 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Koggala is 9.2h.

UV index

January through April, July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in February transforms into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.