February weather forecast
Lewella, Sri Lanka

The last month of the winter, February, is also a moderately hot month in Lewella, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.1°C (64.6°F) and max 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

With the transition into February, Lewella notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), closely resembling January. Lewella throughout February, records an average low-temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Heat index

For February, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In Lewella, the average relative humidity in February is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lewella, in February, during 14.5 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during February translates into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.