February weather forecastDandaragan, Australia

Weather in February

February, the last month of the summer in Dandaragan, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.4°C (93.9°F) and an average low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of February records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.4°C (93.9°F), marking a negligible difference from January's 34.8°C (94.6°F). Dandaragan experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during February, with the average nighttime reading settling at a pleasant 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

For February, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 43%, February is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Dandaragan, in February, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.8 rainfall days, and 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:52 pm AWST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during February translates into the following directions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.