February weather forecast
Kamabai, Sierra Leone

The weather in February starts to heat up in Kamabai with maximum temperatures reaching 37.8°C (100°F). This increase in temperature hints at a transitional weather change of moving towards warmer months. There is a rise in the number of sunshine hours from January, but February remains cooler compared to the sweltering heat that comes in March. February typically has clear skies with low cloud cover that offers clear visibility. This period signals the tail end of the dry season as minimal rainfall occurs.

Temperature

February ushers in an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.8°C (100°F) in Kamabai, aligning closely with the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures exhibit a substantial dip from daytime highs during February, averaging at a pleasant 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during February is estimated at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kamabai, during February, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of February, in Kamabai, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:58 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Kamabai is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kamabai are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during February morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.