September weather forecast
Manso Nkwanta, Ghana

September, the first month of the autumn in Manso Nkwanta, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.1°C (70°F) and 28.9°C (84°F).

Temperature

Manso Nkwanta, Ghana, greets September with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) is noted during the month of September.

Heat index

The heat index value for September is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, September is the most humid month.

Rainfall

September is the month with the most rainfall in Manso Nkwanta. Rain falls for 27.5 days and accumulates 155mm (6.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Manso Nkwanta, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:59 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, September has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during September morphs into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.