October weather forecast
Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka

October, like September, in Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, the average high-temperature rests at a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Minuwangoda registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of 25.1°C (77.2°F) in October from its daytime highs.

Heat index

The heat index for October is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 25.9 days. Throughout October, 224mm (8.82") of precipitation is accumulated. In Minuwangoda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.4 days and collects up to 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Minuwangoda is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, in Minuwangoda, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:49 +0530.

Sunshine

In Minuwangoda, the average sunshine in October is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Minuwangoda are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.