February weather forecast
Welikadamulla, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Welikadamulla, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

As Welikadamulla transitions from January to February, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), nearly the same as the previous 30.8°C (87.4°F). An average minimum temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) marks the month of February in Welikadamulla.

Heat index

The heat index value during February is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Welikadamulla, in February, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. In Welikadamulla, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of February in Welikadamulla, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:21 +0530.

Sunshine

In Welikadamulla, the average sunshine in February is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.