February weather forecast
Hinda, Congo

Buzzing with balmy temperatures, February in Hinda sees a slight uptick in both the high and low temperature range, reaching 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F) respectively. The shortest month of the year offers a mild respite from January's rainfall, with fewer inches logged. As daylight hours shorten slightly to 12.3 hours, residents can still expect eight hours of sunshine. Despite this, seasonal pressures fluctuate, presenting lower levels than the previous month. Though mild, wind speed experiences a marginal increase.

Temperature

Hinda marks the start of February with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from January's 29.3°C (84.7°F). During the February nights, Hinda's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for February is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hinda, during February, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hinda, there are 217.2 rainfall days, and 881mm (34.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Hinda is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Hinda is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.