July weather forecast
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

July maintains an average high temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), aligning closely with the previous month. Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 21.4°C (70.5°F) in July.

Heat index

In July, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July is 77%.

Rainfall

In Peradeniya, during July, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation. In Peradeniya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of July in Peradeniya, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:27 +0530.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In July, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.