February weather forecast
Ofoase, Ghana

The last month of the winter, February, is another very hot month in Ofoase, Ghana, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°C (73°F) and max 36°C (96.8°F).

Temperature

Ofoase measures an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36°C (96.8°F) in February, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Ofoase observes a distinct decrease from peak daytime temperatures, with an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) throughout the month of February.

Heat index

February's mean heat index is appraised at a burning hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are understood as overly dangerous, heatstroke is inevitable.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Ofoase, the average relative humidity in February is 72%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout February, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 283.8 rainfall days, and 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:17 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in February interprets into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.