February weather forecastDoum, Gabon

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Doum, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°C (71.1°F) and max 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

February is marked by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), almost identical to the preceding month. During the month of February, Doum's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

For February, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Doum, the average relative humidity in February is 83%.

Rainfall

In Doum, in February, it is raining for 26.6 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 313.6 rainfall days, and 1610mm (63.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Doum, the average length of the day in February is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

The month with the highest UV index is February, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in February translates into these instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.