September weather forecast
Dienga, Congo

The first month of the spring, September, is also a hot month in Dienga, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 20.9°C (69.6°F) and 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into September, Dienga records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), almost identical to August's 31.8°C (89.2°F). An average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) is recorded during the nights in September in Dienga.

Heat index

The heat index value during September is evaluated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September in Dienga is 83%.

Rainfall

In Dienga, during September, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 171mm (6.73") of precipitation. In Dienga, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 295.9 days and collects up to 1481mm (58.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dienga, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

In Dienga, the average sunshine in September is 8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 5, September is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In September, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.