February weather forecast
Attention, Congo

The last month of the winter, February, is another torrid month in Attention, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

The beginning of February records an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.3°C (95.5°F), marking a negligible difference from January's 35.7°C (96.3°F). In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature in Attention dips to an average of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during February nights.

Heat index

For February, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Attention, the average relative humidity in February is 65%.

Rainfall

In Attention, during February, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Attention, there are 254.7 rainfall days, and 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:11 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Attention is 9.3h.

UV index

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.