February weather forecast
Guzmán, Panama

The last month of the winter, February, is also a hot month in Guzmán, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

February's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), barely different from January's 30.4°C (86.7°F). Guzmán experiences a consistent average temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) throughout the nights in February.

Heat index

The heat index for February is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Guzmán, the average relative humidity in February is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Guzmán, Panama, is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of February in Guzmán, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Guzmán are January and February, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.