February weather forecast
Mpita, Congo

February, the last month of the summer in Mpita, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

February's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), diverging marginally from January's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Nighttime temperatures during February report a consistent average of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of February, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Mpita, the average relative humidity in February is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mpita, Congo, during February, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation. In Mpita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217.2 days and collects up to 881mm (34.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mpita, Congo, the average length of the day in February is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of February, in Mpita, Congo, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mpita, the average sunshine in February is 8.1h.

UV index

January through April, October through 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during February morphs into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.