February weather forecast
Goascoran, Honduras

February, the last month of the winter in Goascoran, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°C (91.9°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Goascoran's February showcases an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), hardly distinct from January's 32.7°C (90.9°F). Nighttime temperature in Goascoran experiences an average drop to a warm 23.3°C (73.9°F) in February.

Heat index

February's average heat index is computed to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. 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. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 57%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout February, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Goascoran, there are 198.4 rainfall days, and 970mm (38.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of February, in Goascoran, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:59 CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Goascoran. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Goascoran. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in February leads to these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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 provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.