February weather forecast
Nouakchott, Mauritania

The climate remains fairly consistent in Nouakchott as February offers slightly warmer temperatures. With only 2mm (0.08") of rainfall, the second month of the year continues the dry spell from January. It continues to exude warmth during the day and coolness at night, embracing a pattern that Mauritania is well-known for. Despite the small uptick in temperature and daylight hours, the weather conditions are almost parallel to January. Projections indicate an upward trend in temperature in the forthcoming month of March.

Temperature

The beginning of February reveals an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Nouakchott, in the heat of February, registers a significant plunge to a mean of 14.8°C (58.6°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

In Nouakchott, during February, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Nouakchott, Mauritania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 7 days and collects up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Nouakchott, Mauritania, are February through May, with an average sea temperature of 19°C (66.2°F).
Note: The majority of individuals find swimming in 19°C (66.2°F) to be unenjoyable. The difficulty in controlling breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Nouakchott is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 19:09 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Nouakchott is 8h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 10. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 10 during February translates into the following directions:
Immediate care is essential; skin and eyes can be harmed in no time without it. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Apply and frequently reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen after every two hours, or immediately after a swim or outdoor exercise.