February weather forecastKanono, Namibia

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is also a hot month in Kanono, Namibia, with an average temperature varying between 19.6°C (67.3°F) and 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Kanono's average high-temperature is noted with the start of February, touching a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F) from January's 30.3°C (86.5°F). An average low-temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F) is expected during February.

Heat index

The heat index for February is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout February, 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kanono, Namibia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.1 days and collects up to 537mm (21.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:49 CAT.

Sunshine

In Kanono, the average sunshine in February is 8.6h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Kanono is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during February translates into the following directions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.