February weather forecastAbouyi, Gabon

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is also a hot month in Abouyi, Gabon, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.1°C (89.8°F) and min 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

Abouyi sees the highest average temperatures during the months of February and March, peaking at 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Heat index

In February, the average heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 80%.

Rainfall

In Abouyi, during February, the rain falls for 25.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 293.4 rainfall days, and 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Abouyi, Gabon, is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Abouyi is 8.9h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during February translates into the following guidance:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.