February weather forecastMoukanda, Congo

February

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is a tropical month in Moukanda, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for February is a tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. February generally records an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for February is computed to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. 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. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 23 days. Throughout February, 135mm (5.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Moukanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.2 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Moukanda are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In February, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Updated: Jul 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During February, Moukanda experiences an average high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and a low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 41°C (105.8°F).

In Moukanda, the average relative humidity in February is 84%.

In Moukanda, in February, it is raining for 23 days, with typically 135mm (5.31") of accumulated precipitation.

In February, the average day length is 12h and 15min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in February is 7.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

29.8°C

30.7°C

31°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.7km/h

6.1km/h

5.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.3

3.3

2.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

54%

51%

Average visibility

7km

Average temperature in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average high temperature in February: 30.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.2°C).

Average low temperature in February: 21.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20°C).

Average pressure in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average pressure in February: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average wind speed in February: 5.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.8km/h).

Average humidity in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average humidity in February: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average rainfall in February: 135mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (234mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average rainfall days in February: 23 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.6 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average daylight in February: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in February: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average sunshine days in February: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.2 days).

Average UV index in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average UV index in February: 6

The months with the highest UV index are August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average cloud cover in February: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in February
Moukanda, Congo

Average visibility in February: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (7km).