February weather forecast
Chimoio, Mozambique

February witnesses a reduction in rainfall while retaining the daytime sunshine, making the weather much more pleasant. It's less windy, and the ambiance turns into a mix of warmth and cool with the temperature going down a bit. The atmospheric pressure rises to its second-highest value, reaching up to 1011.8mb. On the contrary, visibility remains constant. The weather for March is expected to follow a similar trend to February.

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Chimoio's average high-temperature is noted with the start of February, touching a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F) from January's 29°C (84.2°F). The average low-temperature during February nights is a comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Heat index

During February, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Chimoio are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Chimoio, in February, it is raining for 22.5 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Chimoio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.8 days and collects up to 843mm (33.19") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during February morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.