July weather forecast
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

July sees an overall pleasant weather pattern with no major shifts from June. Batticaloa's characteristic warmth remains consistent. Sunshine is plentiful with up to 11.7 hours a day, enabling a variety of outdoor activities. High wind gusts up to 16.5km/h (10.3mph) adds to the invigorating climate, providing respite from the heat. It's a softly transitioning period, moving ahead with marginally increased rainfall.

Temperature

The arrival of July sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.6°C (90.7°F), hardly diverging from June's 33°C (91.4°F). Throughout July, Batticaloa anticipates an average low-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F).

Heat index

Throughout July, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are June and July, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, in July, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, there are 237.8 rainfall days, and 1259mm (49.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:23 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July in Batticaloa is 11.7h.

UV index

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading 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 of 7 during July translates into these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 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. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.