September weather forecast
Bitam, Gabon

September marks the start of another high humidity season with increased rainfall in Bitam, Gabon. There's an escalation in rainfall to 164mm (6.46"), however, the sunshine duration shrinks further. The only silver lining within the month is the decrease in wind and gust speed, manifesting a much calmer atmosphere. Despite the high humidity and constant cloud cover, UV index remains the same, attributing to a consistent weather trend.

Temperature

Bitam sees an almost indistinguishable change in average high-temperatures from August to a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F) in September. Bitam usually reports an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) during the month of September.

Heat index

The average heat index in September is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September in Bitam is 90%.

Rainfall

In Bitam, Gabon, in September, during 28.3 rainfall days, 164mm (6.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bitam, there are 317.5 rainfall days, and 1608mm (63.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bitam, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bitam, Gabon, the average sunshine in September is 4.7h.

UV index

June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in September suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.