February weather forecast
Maake, South Africa

The last month of the summer, February, is another warm month in Maake, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°C (67.6°F) and an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

February's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), barely different from January's 29.7°C (85.5°F). Throughout February, the average low-temperature in Maake dips to a comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout February, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the most humid months in Maake, South Africa.

Rainfall

In Maake, during February, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Maake, there are 132.9 rainfall days, and 420mm (16.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Maake, South Africa, is 12h and 54min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:28 SAST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is February, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during February morphs into the following directions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.