February weather forecast
Nampamunuwa, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Nampamunuwa, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and an average high of 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into February is marked with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), showing an insignificant shift from January's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Nampamunuwa's temperature lowers to a mean of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during the nights in February.

Heat index

In February, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. 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.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 75%.

Rainfall

In Nampamunuwa, in February, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 2100mm (82.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 9.1h.

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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.