September weather forecastPatakro, Ghana

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Patakro, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

The transition from August to September sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. In Patakro, in September, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in September is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, September is the most humid month in Patakro.

Rainfall

In September, in Patakro, the rain falls for 27.3 days. Throughout September, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Patakro, Ghana, there are 242.3 rainfall days, and 832mm (32.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of September, in Patakro, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:58 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, September has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Patakro is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during September morphs into the following directions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.