Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, during October is characterized by an average temperature of 23°C (74°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 19°C (67°F). Typically, the humidity level in Ratnapura throughout October hovers around 89%.
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In October, Ratnapura averages 475 mm (18.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 29 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 57 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 45 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 12% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In October, the UV Index in Ratnapura reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||