February weather forecast
Kabul, Afghanistan

By February, the heart of winter relaxes its grip slightly in Kabul, heating up modestly from the biting cold of January. A slight upswing in daylight hours mirrors this warmth trend, providing a bit more respite to the residents after the deep freeze of January. Rainfall events become more frequent, hinting at the arrival of spring in the near future. Frequent fluctuations between sunlight and showers give birth to countless rainbows. Despite these pleasantries, the UV index creeps up, signaling the need for increased sun protection.

Temperature

February commences in Kabul with an average high-temperature of a still wintry 5°C (41°F), showing little deviation from January's 4°C (39.2°F). During the month of February, Kabul's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of -5°C (23°F).

Rainfall

In Kabul, Afghanistan, in February, during 3 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kabul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50 days and collects up to 332mm (13.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Kabul, Afghanistan, is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:48 +0430.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January through March and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Kabul, Afghanistan, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in February interprets into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.