October weather forecast
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Periyamulla, Sri Lanka, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.1°C (77.2°F) and 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

October brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. A steady low-temperature average of 25.1°C (77.2°F) is logged in Periyamulla, Sri Lanka, during October, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Heat index

The average heat index in October is estimated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly 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.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Periyamulla is 79%.

Rainfall

In Periyamulla, in October, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 224mm (8.82") of accumulated precipitation. In Periyamulla, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.4 days and collects up to 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is October in Periyamulla?
October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is estimated at 37°C (98.6°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Periyamulla?
In Periyamulla, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.
How many days does it rain in October in Periyamulla?
In Periyamulla, during October, the rain falls for 25.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 224mm (8.82") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in October in Periyamulla?
In Periyamulla, the average day length in October is 11h and 58min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Periyamulla?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, in Periyamulla, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:50 +0530.
How long on average sun shines in October in Periyamulla?
In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Periyamulla?
May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Periyamulla, Sri Lanka.
How high is the UV index in October in Periyamulla?
In Periyamulla, Sri Lanka, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average temperature in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in October: 29.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 25.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°C).

Average pressure in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average pressure in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in October: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average wind speed in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average humidity in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (73%).

Average rainfall in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in October: 224mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (231mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall days in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in October: 25.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, March and April (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average sunshine days in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in October: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.2 days).

Average UV index in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average UV index in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average cloud cover in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in October: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in October - Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
Average visibility in October
Periyamulla, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, September and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, October and November (9km).

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