September integrates a blend of summer and autumn attributes, with high temperatures and bouts of rainfall. The alteration in weather from preceding months is slight, yet profound. There’s a noticeable drop in temperatures and increased rainfall, leading to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation. Despite uniform temperature changes, the increase in rainy days distinguishes September from
August. These subtle weather traits partly define September’s delicate blend of summer and autumn.
Temperature
Welcoming September,
Boca de Cachón notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.9°C (94.8°F), nearly consistent with August's 35.2°C (95.4°F). Boca de Cachón records a steady low-temperature average of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during September.
Heat index
September's mean heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F).
Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.
Humidity
In Boca de Cachón, the average relative humidity in September is 64%.
Rainfall
In Boca de Cachón,
Dominican Republic, in September, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 94mm (3.7") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 57.8 rainfall days, and 729mm (28.7") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of September, in Boca de Cachón, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:36 AST.