February weather forecast
Mirihana, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Mirihana, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

The transition from January to February sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), from a not significantly different 30.8°C (87.4°F). Mirihana experiences a mean low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during February.

Heat index

The average heat index in February is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Mirihana.

Rainfall

In February, in Mirihana, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout February, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mirihana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mirihana, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of February, in Mirihana, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:22 +0530.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during February leads to these instructions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.