February weather forecast
Mantari, Congo

The last month of the summer, February, is a hot month in Mantari, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.8°C (71.2°F) and max 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

February brings a marginal elevation to a tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F) from January's 29.8°C (85.6°F) in Mantari's average high-temperatures. An average minimum temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) marks the month of February.

Heat index

The heat index for February is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Mantari is 84%.

Rainfall

In Mantari, in February, it is raining for 23 days, with typically 135mm (5.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Mantari, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.2 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mantari, the average sunshine in February is 7.8h.

UV index

January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in February interprets into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.