February weather forecast
São Miguel do Iguaçu, Brazil

February, the last month of the summer in São Miguel do Iguaçu, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

São Miguel do Iguaçu's temperatures tend to hit their maximum during January and February, with an average high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout February, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in São Miguel do Iguaçu is 80%.

Rainfall

In São Miguel do Iguaçu, in February, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation. In São Miguel do Iguaçu, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.1 days and collects up to 1005mm (39.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In São Miguel do Iguaçu, the average length of the day in February is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:28. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:07 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in São Miguel do Iguaçu is 8.4h.

UV index

In São Miguel do Iguaçu, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during February morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.