The weather conditions in
February record marginal decrease in temperature, from 32.3°C (90.1°F) to 31.9°C (89.4°F). Still, the weather maintains its tropical nature from the previous month. The presence of rain persists more often, impacting local activities and transportation. This is coupled with high humidity levels, reinforcing the tropical climate of
Villarrica throughout February. Despite the slight temperature decrease, the weather remains predominantly warm and temperate.
Temperature
The shift into February in Villarrica records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F), subtly varied from
January's 32.3°C (90.1°F). In the month of February, Villarrica records a consistent average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F).
Heat index
The heat index value for February is appraised at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. 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 75%.
Rainfall
In Villarrica, in February, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 124mm (4.88") of accumulated precipitation. In Villarrica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107 days and collects up to 1637mm (64.45") of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:37. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:16 -03.