February weather forecast
Obouya, Congo

February, the last month of the summer in Obouya, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 32.9°C (91.2°F).

Temperature

Obouya ushers in February with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of February, an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) is recorded.

Heat index

February's heat index is estimated at a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In Obouya, the average relative humidity in February is 71%.

Rainfall

In Obouya, in February, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

January through August, 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in February interprets into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.