February weather forecast
Gracias, Honduras

February witnesses a shift from the relatively cooler conditions of January to a slightly warmer environment. Increased sunshine hours characterise this weather change, with the UV index reaching a peak of 12. Despite the rise in temperature, rainfall is quite reduced, marking February as one of the driest months of the year. Daylight hours extend slightly further, making days feel longer. This relatively dry and bright weather extends into the month of March.

Temperature

The onset of February marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 26°C (78.8°F), hardly differing from January's 24°C (75.2°F). Despite drastic daytime highs, Gracias logs an average low-temperature reading of 14°C (57.2°F) throughout February.

Rainfall

In Gracias, in February, during 8 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gracias, there are 182 rainfall days, and 1711mm (67.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Gracias is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:02 CST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, a daily UV index of 12 turns into the following recommendations:
Execute all crucial precautions. Warding off sun exposure is non-negotiable. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.