February weather forecast
Leicester, Sierra Leone

The last month of the winter, February, is also a hot month in Leicester, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Temperature

Leicester's average high-temperature in February is a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 31.4°C (88.5°F) of January. In the month of February, Leicester's average low-temperature falls to a moderately hot 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Heat index

During February, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Leicester, Sierra Leone, is 70%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Leicester is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of February in Leicester, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:02 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is February, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Leicester. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.