February weather forecastMagé, Brazil

Weather in February

February, the last month of the summer in Magé, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 29.1°C (84.4°F).

Temperature

February's weather records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), showing little deviation from January. An average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) is recorded during the nights in February.

Heat index

February's average heat index is appraised at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 82%.

Rainfall

In Magé, in February, during 22 rainfall days, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Magé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.9 days and collects up to 1079mm (42.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Magé, Brazil, is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:21 -03.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Magé is February, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Magé. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.