February weather forecast
Orugodawatta, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Orugodawatta, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of February sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), hardly diverging from January's 30.8°C (87.4°F). February sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

In February, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Orugodawatta, during February, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orugodawatta, there are 289.4 rainfall days, and 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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 06:23 and sunset at 18:22 +0530.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Orugodawatta are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during February translates into the following directions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.