February weather forecast
Weragantota, Sri Lanka

February, the last month of the winter in Weragantota, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°C (64.6°F) and 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

February registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), slightly varied from January's 28.3°C (82.9°F). An average nighttime temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F) is recorded during February.

Heat index

The heat index in February is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', 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. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Weragantota is 77%.

Rainfall

In Weragantota, during February, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Weragantota, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Weragantota is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Weragantota are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.