February weather forecast
Liwonde, Malawi

Moving into February, Liwonde experiences a subtle change in weather conditions. The weather persists as balmy with sizzling high temperatures, but rainfall shows marginal decrease — 161 millimeters compared to 172 millimeters in the preceding month. Despite the heavy rains, the hours of sunshine are fairly consistent, promising some delightful outdoor moments. The slight drop in rainfall allows for the relative humidity to decrease somewhat, making February a tad more welcoming than January. Overall, it's a rather moist month, but the warmth makes it tolerable.

Temperature

The transition from January to February in Liwonde, Malawi, sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still warm 28.2°C (82.8°F), from a not significantly different 28.4°C (83.1°F). Liwonde's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 19.4°C (66.9°F) during the nights of February.

Heat index

For February, the heat index is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Liwonde are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Liwonde, in February, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 161mm (6.34") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Liwonde, Malawi, the average length of the day in February is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of February in Liwonde, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in February leads to these guidelines:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.