February weather forecast
Ofoase, Ghana

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

Temperature

The ushering in of February brings an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36°C (96.8°F), closely mirroring the 36.2°C (97.2°F) of January. Ofoase experiences a significant reduction from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) in February.

Heat index

The heat index in February is appraised at a life-threatening hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are classified as overly treacherous, heatstroke is approaching.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Ofoase is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ofoase, in February, during 19.2 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ofoase, Ghana, there are 283.8 rainfall days, and 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Ofoase is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of February in Ofoase, 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 in Ofoase. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.