February weather forecast
Welikanda, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Welikanda, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 20°C (68°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

Stepping into February, Welikanda records an average high-temperature of a hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), almost consistent with January. Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 20°C (68°F) in February.

Heat index

For most parts of February, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Welikanda, the average relative humidity in February is 79%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout February, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 196.8 rainfall days, and 943mm (37.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.

Sunshine

In Welikanda, the average sunshine in February is 8.2h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.