February weather forecast
Oyou, Gabon

February, the last month of the summer in Oyou, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

The warmest period is usually observed in February and March, with the average high-temperature peaking at 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in February is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 especially vital to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Oyou, the average relative humidity in February is 80%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 25.2 days. Throughout February, 119mm (4.69") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oyou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 293.4 days and collects up to 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Oyou is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Oyou, Gabon, is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in February translates into these instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.