February weather forecastEgaña, Uruguay

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is also a hot month in Egaña, Uruguay, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low of 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of February sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F), hardly diverging from January's 32.4°C (90.3°F). Despite the drastic temperature difference, Egaña records an average nighttime low of 18.3°C (64.9°F) throughout February.

Heat index

February's average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. 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 is 63%.

Rainfall

February is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 80mm (3.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:27 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 8.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.