February weather forecast
Yalegoda, Sri Lanka

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

Temperature

February observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), marking an insignificant difference from January's 28.3°C (82.9°F). Yalegoda's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 18.1°C (64.6°F) during the nights of February.

Heat index

During February, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Yalegoda is 77%.

Rainfall

In Yalegoda, Sri Lanka, in February, during 14.5 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Yalegoda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Yalegoda 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

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.