February weather forecastPunalur, India

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a hot month in Punalur, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of February, a modest change to a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F) from January's 31.8°C (89.2°F) is noted in high-temperature. A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in February with an average nighttime temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for February is appraised at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The least humid month in Punalur is February, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In Punalur, India, during February, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Punalur, there are 223.9 rainfall days, and 1107mm (43.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Punalur, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:33 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, February has the most sunshine of the year in Punalur.

UV index

January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Punalur. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during February morphs into the following directions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.