February weather forecast
Mihiripenna, Sri Lanka

The last month of the winter, February, is another warm month in Mihiripenna, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°C (85.5°F) and min 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

Mihiripenna's transition from January to February introduces an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 29.2°C (84.6°F). The temperature lowers to an average of 24.3°C (75.7°F) during February nights.

Heat index

For February, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Mihiripenna, during February, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mihiripenna, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of February in Mihiripenna, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21 +0530.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Mihiripenna is 9h.

UV index

January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in February transforms into this advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.