February weather forecast
Los Cedros, Nicaragua

February, the last month of the winter in Los Cedros, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.2°C (72°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

Los Cedros experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F) in February, closely aligned with January's 31°C (87.8°F). In February, Los Cedros's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 22.2°C (72°F) during the night.

Heat index

February's mean heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Los Cedros, during February, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Los Cedros, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184 days and collects up to 1415mm (55.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of February, in Los Cedros, Nicaragua, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:55 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.