February weather forecast
Lobo, Congo

The last month of the winter, February, is another very hot month in Lobo, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F) in February, hardly different from the 35.7°C (96.3°F) recorded in January. Lobo registers a prominent dip from daytime highs, with an average of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during the nights of February.

Heat index

February's average heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lobo, Congo, in February, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Lobo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 254.7 days and collects up to 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Lobo is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lobo are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in February transforms into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.