February weather forecast
Bilafu, Sierra Leone

February, the last month of the winter in Bilafu, is another very hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°C (100°F) and 21°C (69.8°F).

Temperature

Bilafu marks the onset of February with an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.8°C (100°F), subtly divergent from January's 35.4°C (95.7°F). A sharp divergence from daytime highs is noted in Bilafu during the month of February, with the average nighttime temperature settling at an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during February is evaluated at a blazing hot 53°C (127.4°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. 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 remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 58%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Bilafu, in February, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In Bilafu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225.8 days and collects up to 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Bilafu is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Bilafu is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in February converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.