February weather forecast
Villa María, Argentina

The last month of the summer, February, is also a hot month in Villa María, Argentina, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°C (88.7°F) and min 18°C (64.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for February is a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Villa María, in the heat of February, registers a significant plunge to a mean of 18°C (64.4°F) during the nights.

Heat index

The heat index for February is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Villa María is 56%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout February, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.7 rainfall days, and 416mm (16.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Villa María is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 20:15. On the last day of February, in Villa María, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 19:48 -03.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In Villa María, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.