February weather forecast
Caxias, Brazil

February, the last month of the summer in Caxias, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The introduction of February sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), hardly deviating from January. Throughout February, Caxias records an average temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) at night.

Heat index

For February, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 84%.

Rainfall

In Caxias, in February, it is raining for 24.5 days, with typically 175mm (6.89") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Caxias, there are 209.7 rainfall days, and 1038mm (40.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Caxias is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of February in Caxias, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:11 -03.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in February, converts into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.