February weather forecastOmbele, Congo

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is another hot month in Ombele, Congo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.1°C (73.6°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

The start of February sees the average high-temperature at a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), showing little difference from January's 34.3°C (93.7°F). Ombele's average low-temperature for the month of February records at a warm 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during February is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Ombele is 70%.

Rainfall

In Ombele, during February, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 270.9 rainfall days, and 1169mm (46.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:12 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ombele, the average sunshine in February is 9.1h.

UV index

January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.