February weather forecastNsawkaw, Ghana

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a sweltering month in Nsawkaw, Ghana, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 37.7°C (99.9°F).

Temperature

Nsawkaw witnesses the warmest weather in February, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.7°C (99.9°F) and a low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

February's heat index is computed to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. 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.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 47%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout February, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 192.7 rainfall days, and 728mm (28.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 9.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 8, February is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 8 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The temperatures reach their highest averages in February, with highs of 37.7°C (99.9°F) and lows of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

In Nsawkaw, 37.7°C (99.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.4°C (72.3°F) is the average low-temperature during February. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 46°C (114.8°F).

In Nsawkaw, the average relative humidity in February is 47%.

In Nsawkaw, in February, during 7.1 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in February is 11h and 53min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in February is 9.6h.

February is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Nsawkaw is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

36.8°C

37.7°C

37.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7km/h

8.2km/h

9.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.8

19.1

13.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

18%

26%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average high temperature in February: 37.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (37.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.8°C).

Average low temperature in February: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.4°C).

Average pressure in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average pressure in February: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average wind speed in February: 7.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average humidity in February: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (33%).

Average rainfall in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average rainfall in February: 20mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and October (133mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average rainfall days in February: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.4 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average daylight in February: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in February: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average sunshine days in February: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.5 days).

Average UV index in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average UV index in February: 8

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average cloud cover in February: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in February
Nsawkaw, Ghana

Average visibility in February: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (7km).