September weather forecast
Achankovil, India

September, the last month of the rainy (monsoon) season in Achankovil, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32.3°C (90.1°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

September's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F) from August's 31.8°C (89.2°F). Achankovil's September nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in September is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September is 68%.

Rainfall

In Achankovil, in September, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 204.4 rainfall days, and 746mm (29.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day in Achankovil is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of September, in Achankovil, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:12 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September in Achankovil is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Achankovil are January through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in September translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.