September weather forecastDibandi, Gabon

Weather in September

The first month of the spring, September, is also a hot month in Dibandi, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Dibandi greets September with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. In September, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index in September is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Dibandi, the average relative humidity in September is 78%.

Rainfall

In Dibandi, Gabon, in September, it is raining for 22.6 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Dibandi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.6 days and collects up to 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, September has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Dibandi, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In September, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.