February weather forecast
Wavinna, Sri Lanka

The last month of the winter, February, is another warm month in Wavinna, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°C (64.6°F) and 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

As Wavinna welcomes February, the average high-temperature records at a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Wavinna, during the month of February, experiences an average low-temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Heat index

In February, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Wavinna, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in February is 77%.

Rainfall

In Wavinna, Sri Lanka, in February, during 14.5 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Wavinna is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.