February weather forecast
Poungou, Gabon

February, the last month of the summer in Poungou, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22°C (71.6°F) and 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of February presents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. During February nights, Poungou witnesses a consistent average temperature of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

February's heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for 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.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Poungou, during February, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 311.1 rainfall days, and 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during February translates into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.