February weather forecast
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso

February

Weather in February

February continues the mild weather pattern in Kouritenga with temperatures starting to climb slightly. The increase in temperatures is accompanied by a rise in humidity from 14% in January to 20.6% in February. Visitors can expect more rainfall and cloud cover in comparison to the previous month, but plenty of daylight and sunshine prevails. The month offers a favorable break before a more significant change in weather conditions in March.

Temperature

February's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a torrid 37°C (98.6°F) from January. Despite the high peak temperatures, Kouritenga witnesses an average nighttime cooling to a pleasant 20.6°C (69.1°F) in February.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

February through October are months with rainfall. February is the first month it rains. Throughout February, in the average 0.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 310mm (12.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kouritenga, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 9.9h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in February?
Kouritenga in February has an average high-temperature of 37°C (98.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F).
What is the least humid month?
The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%.
What is the average humidity in February?
In Kouritenga, the average relative humidity in February is 14%.
When does it start to rain in Kouritenga?
February is the first month it rains. Throughout February, in the average 0.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in February?
In February, the average day length is 11h and 45min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in February?
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:10 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in February?
In February, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.
What is the UV index reading in February?
The average daily maximum UV index in February in Kouritenga is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in February: 37°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 20.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°C).

Average pressure in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in February: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in February: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in February: 14%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in February: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in February: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in February: 27.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in February: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in February: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in February
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in February: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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