September weather forecast
Zè, Benin

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Zè, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°C and 29.5°C.

Temperature

Zè starts September with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C, hinting at a minimal fluctuation from August. In Zè, an average low-temperature of 23.9°C is recorded during September nights.

Heat index

The heat index in September is calculated to be a torrid 36°C. Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

July through September, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In September, in Zè, Benin, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout September, 64mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 481mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of September in Zè, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Zè are June, July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during September morphs into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.