July weather forecast
Welikada, Sri Lanka

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Welikada, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

July tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for July is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Welikada are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Welikada, Sri Lanka, in July, during 27.7 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Welikada, there are 265.4 rainfall days, and 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Welikada, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine in July is 8h.

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 Welikada. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in July interprets into the following advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.