September weather forecastDoum, Central African Republic

Weather in September

Come September, there is a significant reduction in rainfall, lowering to 117mm (4.61"), signifying the nearing end of the monsoon. Doum experiences a slight increase in temperature to 29.5°C (85.1°F) contrasting with the drop in humidity to 85%. As the city welcomes the return of longer sunshine hours, there is a reassuring decrease in cloud coverage. The wind speed reduces further, making these days quite calm. As the wet season draws to an end, the city prepares for warmer, drier months ahead.

Temperature

The transition into September in Doum is marked with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), showing an insignificant shift from August's 28.2°C (82.8°F). September brings Doum a consistent average low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout September, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September in Doum, Central African Republic, is 85%.

Rainfall

In Doum, during September, the rain falls for 26.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Doum, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 717mm (28.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September in Doum is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 17:28 WAT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Doum. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in September translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.