February weather forecastKitale, Kenya
February
Weather in February
February retains December's favorable weather trend. Pleasant outdoor conditions prevail, despite a slight dip in wind speed. The city sees temperatures peaking at 27.5°C (81.5°F), the highest for the year. The amount of sunshine remains steady at 9.8 hours per day, signalling a fine outdoor experience for residents and tourists alike. Overall, the weather holds steady, providing optimal climatic conditions that the Kenyan city is renowned for.Temperature
February is the month when Kitale sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a low of 13.3°C (55.9°F).Heat index
In February, the heat index is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F). Continuous exposure and activity could induce a sense of tiredness and subsequently, heat cramps.Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humidity
The least humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 51%.Rainfall
February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 16mm (0.63") of precipitation.Daylight
In Kitale, the average length of the day in February is 12h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.
Sunshine
January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
The month with the highest UV index is February, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 6 in February transforms into this advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average high temperature in February: 27.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).
- Average low temperature in February: 13.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).
Average pressure in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average pressure in February: 1011.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.5mbar).
Average wind speed in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average wind speed in February: 7.4km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.5km/h).
Average humidity in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average humidity in February: 51%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).
Average rainfall in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average rainfall in February: 16mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).
Average rainfall days in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in February: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average daylight in February: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in February: 9h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in February: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).
Average UV index in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average UV index in February: 6
The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in February: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in February
Kitale, Kenya
- Average visibility in February: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).
