February weather forecast
Peliyagodawatta, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

The initiation of February sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Throughout February, the temperature in Peliyagodawatta falls to an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in February is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day 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

The average sunshine in February in Peliyagodawatta is 9h.

UV index

January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Peliyagodawatta, Sri Lanka. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during February morphs into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.