February weather forecast
Edea, Cameroon

February experiences a slight uptick in the average temperatures compared to January. Notwithstanding, the significant hike in rainfall, reaching 37mm (1.46") across around half a month of rain, indicates the transition from the dry to the wet season. Edea's skies get slightly cloudier, hinting at the impending humid days. Wind speeds note a mild increase, correlating with the rise in temperatures and humidity. Amid these changes, the consistency in daylight hours and UV index remains beneficial for any outdoor activities planned in Edea.

Temperature

During January and February, Edea registers its highest temperatures, averaging a high of 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Heat index

For February, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, 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 particularly relevant to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing 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 months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Edea, during February, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1382mm (54.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Edea, Cameroon, is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

Sunshine

In Edea, Cameroon, the average sunshine in February is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in February transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.