February weather forecast
Yoloaiquín, El Salvador

February, the last month of the winter in Yoloaiquín, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21°C (69.8°F) and 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

Entering February, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still hot 34.3°C (93.7°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from January's 32.9°C (91.2°F). In February, a remarkable difference from daytime highs is noted, as Yoloaiquín records an average temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) during the night.

Heat index

February's average heat index is evaluated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In February, in Yoloaiquín, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout February, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.2 rainfall days, and 954mm (37.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Yoloaiquín, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of February in Yoloaiquín, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:00 CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Yoloaiquín is 7.9h.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Yoloaiquín. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.