February weather forecast
Chimoio, Mozambique

February witnesses a reduction in rainfall while retaining the daytime sunshine, making the weather much more pleasant. It's less windy, and the ambiance turns into a mix of warmth and cool with the temperature going down a bit. The atmospheric pressure rises to its second-highest value, reaching up to 1011.8mb. On the contrary, visibility remains constant. The weather for March is expected to follow a similar trend to February.

Temperature

As Chimoio welcomes February, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. During February, Chimoio experiences an average low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) at night.

Heat index

February's mean heat index is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout February, 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.8 rainfall days, and 843mm (33.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chimoio, Mozambique, the average length of the day in February is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in February converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.