February weather forecast
Piedras Gordas, Panama

February, the last month of the winter in Piedras Gordas, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for February is a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Piedras Gordas experiences a mean low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) during February.

Heat index

The average heat index in February is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. 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.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 74%.

Rainfall

February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of February in Piedras Gordas, 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 Piedras Gordas are January and February, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Piedras Gordas are January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in February converts into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.