July weather forecast
Suwarapola, Sri Lanka

July, like June, in Suwarapola, Sri Lanka, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

Suwarapola marks the onset of July with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), a subtle shift from June's 29.2°C (84.6°F). July sees a slight dip to an average low temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) from the daytime highs.

Heat index

For July, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In July, the rain falls for 29.4 days. Throughout July, 261mm (10.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 272.3 rainfall days, and 2039mm (80.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Suwarapola, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of July, in Suwarapola, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:29 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July in Suwarapola is 7.7h.

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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in July translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.