February weather forecast
Mateba, Congo

The last month of the summer, February, is also a hot month in Mateba, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

With the onset of February, Mateba's average high-temperature clocks in at a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Throughout February, Mateba experiences a low-temperature average of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

In February, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Mateba is 86%.

Rainfall

In Mateba, in February, it is raining for 24.7 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. In Mateba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 240.9 days and collects up to 1267mm (49.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during February translates into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.