February weather forecast
Nawala, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Nawala, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Nawala experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F) in February, marking an insignificant shift from 30.8°C (87.4°F) in January. The low-temperature averages to a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F) during the nights of February.

Heat index

The heat index for February is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Nawala, in February, during 13.8 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 289.4 rainfall days, and 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day 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, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:22 +0530.

Sunshine

In Nawala, the average sunshine in February 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during February morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.