September weather forecastMatagua, Cuba

September

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Matagua, Cuba, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°C (85.5°F) and min 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

The advent of September sees the average high-temperature at a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), subtly shifted from August's 31°C (87.8°F). During September, Matagua records an average temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in September is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. 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

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months in Matagua.

Rainfall

In Matagua, in September, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 219mm (8.62") of accumulated precipitation. In Matagua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 243.8 days and collects up to 1484mm (58.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:36. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 19:08 CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September in Matagua is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in September suggests the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In September, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In Matagua, the average relative humidity in September is 87%.

In Matagua, Cuba, in September, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 219mm (8.62") of accumulated precipitation.

In September, the average day length in Matagua, Cuba, is 12h and 16min.

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:36. On the last day of the month, in Matagua, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 19:08 CDT.

The average sunshine duration in September in Matagua, Cuba, is 8.5h.

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Matagua, Cuba, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average high temperature in September: 29.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 21.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (22.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.6°C).

Average pressure in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average pressure in September: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average wind speed in September: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average humidity in September: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (75%).

Average rainfall in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average rainfall in September: 219mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (227mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (38mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average rainfall days in September: 27.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.1 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average sunshine days in September: 1.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.7 days).

Average UV index in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average UV index in September: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average cloud cover in September: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in September
Matagua, Cuba

  • Average visibility in September: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are March and April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October, November and December (6km).