February weather forecast
Lightning Ridge, Australia

February, the last month of the summer in Lightning Ridge, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and an average low of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

February's onset sees an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F) marks the nights throughout February.

Heat index

During February, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Lightning Ridge is 44%.

Rainfall

In Lightning Ridge, Australia, in February, during 7.3 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lightning Ridge, there are 79.1 rainfall days, and 244mm (9.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of February, in Lightning Ridge, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:42 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Lightning Ridge is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lightning Ridge are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.