February weather forecast
Pore, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

January's transformation into February witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Pore throughout February, records an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for February is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. 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 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Pore, Sri Lanka.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Pore is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22 +0530.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Pore, Sri Lanka, 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 Pore, Sri Lanka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.