February weather forecast
Potiretama, Brazil

February, the last month of the summer in Potiretama, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of February signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), aligning closely with January. February sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index for February is calculated to be a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Potiretama is 68%.

Rainfall

In Potiretama, in February, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Potiretama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 344mm (13.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Potiretama is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of February in Potiretama, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:51 -03.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Potiretama is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Potiretama, Brazil, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. 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. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.