February weather forecast
Los Chiles, Costa Rica

The last month of the winter, February, is another warm month in Los Chiles, Costa Rica, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.1°C (84.4°F) and an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Los Chiles starts February with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from January. In Los Chiles, an average low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) is recorded during February nights.

Heat index

For most parts of February, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild 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 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Los Chiles, during February, the rain falls for 22.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 318.2 rainfall days, and 1616mm (63.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Los Chiles is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:48 CST.

Sunshine

In Los Chiles, the average sunshine in February is 5.6h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in February interprets into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.