February weather forecast
Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia

February, the last month of the winter in Bukit Kayu Hitam, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 33.1°C (91.6°F).

Temperature

Bukit Kayu Hitam's shift from January to February is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.1°C (91.6°F), a slight deviation from 31.1°C (88°F). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F) throughout February.

Heat index

During February, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The least humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia, is February, when the rain falls for 12.2 days and typically collects 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of February, in Bukit Kayu Hitam, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:30 pm +08.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.2h of sunshine, February has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through September, November and December, 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in February transforms into the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.