October weather forecast
Panagoda, Sri Lanka

October, like September, in Panagoda, Sri Lanka, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 29.6°C (85.3°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

The shift into October records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), subtly varied from September's 28.8°C (83.8°F). October nights in Panagoda reveal a minor deviation from daytime highs, with a mean low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

In October, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Panagoda is 80%.

Rainfall

In Panagoda, during October, the rain falls for 25.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of precipitation. In Panagoda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Panagoda, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, in Panagoda, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:50 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.