February weather forecast
Carolina, Suriname

In February, Carolina greets its residents with a continuation of the tropical climate experienced in January. Typical weather patterns remain, with a shift towards fewer rainy days but a persisting potential for showers. Daily temperature fluctuations continue to be minor, indicating a steady warmth across the days and nights. Weather highlights this month include a slightly lower maximum temperature, posing 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 21.5°C (70.7°F) as the highest and lowest points respectively. The sunshine duration contracts marginally, enhancing the overall weather stability of the city.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and a low of 21.5°C (70.7°F), February is regarded as the coldest month.

Heat index

The heat index in February is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Carolina is 84%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 24.6 days. Throughout February, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 287.7 rainfall days, and 975mm (38.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Carolina, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:52 -03.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Carolina, Suriname, is February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Carolina, Suriname, are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in February leads to these recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.