February weather forecast
Vellankulam, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Vellankulam, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and an average low of 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

Vellankulam greets February with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. During the month of February, Vellankulam experiences a steady low-temperature average of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

In February, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Vellankulam is 76%.

Rainfall

In Vellankulam, during February, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Vellankulam, there are 181.2 rainfall days, and 849mm (33.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Vellankulam, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Vellankulam. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during February translates into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.