February weather forecast
Gávea, Brazil

February, the last month of the summer in Gávea, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°C (74.3°F) and max 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

In Gávea, the month of February is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and a low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in February is estimated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Gávea, the average relative humidity in February is 78%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout February, 96mm (3.78") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gávea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.5 days and collects up to 812mm (31.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gávea, the average length of the day in February is 12h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of February, in Gávea, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:22 -03.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Gávea is February, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Gávea is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during February translates into the following guidance:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.