February weather forecast
Puerto Cortes, Honduras

Shifting into Puerto Cortes' shortest month, rainfall reduces slightly but, the days become brighter with more daily sunshine hours. Sea temperatures fall minimally from January, a change that might not deter water-lovers. Relative humidity, despite the falling rain, holds steady, offering a certain consistency to local and visiting amateur meteorologists alike. As the month progresses, the usual gentle wind speed increases somewhat, adding a cool respite to the balmy atmosphere.

Temperature

February's arrival in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), slightly deviating from January's 25.3°C (77.5°F). During the nights in February, an average low-temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F) is observed.

Heat index

The heat index value during February is estimated at a tropical 30°C (86°F). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the 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 largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Puerto Cortes is 84%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Cortes, during February, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. In Puerto Cortes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.3 days and collects up to 1320mm (51.97") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average sea temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F).
Note: Water temperature from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is considered very warm, making water activities enjoyable for prolonged periods without any uncomfortable sensations.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of February, in Puerto Cortes, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:59 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Puerto Cortes is 6.2h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during February leads to these instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.