February weather forecast
Suwadu, Sierra Leone

The last month of the winter, February, is a torrid month in Suwadu, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature varying between 35.5°C (95.9°F) and 19°C (66.2°F).

Temperature

February records an average high-temperature of a torrid 35.5°C (95.9°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. February, marked by an average low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F), indicates a large temperature drop from the daytime peak.

Heat index

The average heat index in February is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. 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 especially vital to children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Suwadu, the average relative humidity in February is 56%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout February, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Suwadu, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:52 GMT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. 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.