February weather forecastMapotu, Lesotho

February

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is another warm month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and an average high of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of February coincides with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), indicating a minimal shift from January's 28°C (82.4°F). February nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a refreshing 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

February and April, with an average relative humidity of 55%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Mapotu, during February, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mapotu, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:45 SAST.

Sunshine

In Mapotu, the average sunshine in February is 11.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during February leads to these instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during February is 26.3°C (79.3°F) and the low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity are February and April, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

The average relative humidity in February is 55%.

In Mapotu, in February, during 14.4 rainfall days, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.

In Mapotu, the average day length in February is 13h and 7min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:45 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in February is 11.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in February: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in February: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in February: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in February: 55%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in February: 67mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in February: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in February: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in February: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in February: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 11h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in February: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in February: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in February: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in February
Mapotu, Lesotho

  • Average visibility in February: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).