February weather forecastCharleville, Australia

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is another tropical month in Charleville, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 33°C (91.4°F).

Temperature

Charleville registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 33°C (91.4°F) with the arrival of February, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. During February, Charleville witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of February, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Charleville, the average relative humidity in February is 46%.

Rainfall

In Charleville, during February, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. In Charleville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.5 days and collects up to 297mm (11.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Charleville, the average length of the day in February is 13h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of February, in Charleville, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 6:47 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Charleville, the average sunshine in February is 10.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Charleville. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.