February weather forecast
Akim Swedru, Ghana

February, the last month of the winter in Akim Swedru, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature varying between 36°C (96.8°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

The advent of February brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Akim Swedru registers a significant reduction from the day's heat, with an average temperature drop to a pleasant 22.8°C (73°F) in February.

Heat index

In February, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are judged as exceedingly dangerous, with heatstroke looming.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Akim Swedru, the average relative humidity in February is 72%.

Rainfall

In Akim Swedru, in February, during 19.2 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Akim Swedru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.8 days and collects up to 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Akim Swedru, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Akim Swedru is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Akim Swedru. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during February leads to these instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.