September weather forecast
Damé, Ivory Coast

September continues the trend of warmer temperatures seen in August, with rainfall and humidity remaining relatively consistent with the previous few months. Damé retains the overcast conditions, with cloudy skies dominating the weather pattern. Sunshine becomes slightly more frequent as the month progresses, hinting at brighter days in the upcoming months. The UV index for the period remains stable, ensuring a steady amount of daylight throughout the day. Moving out of September, Damé residents look forward to more sunny days and less rainfall in October.

Temperature

As Damé, Ivory Coast, welcomes September, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. In September, the temperature drops to an average of 21.1°C (70°F) at night.

Heat index

In September, the average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. 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.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

September is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Damé, in September, it is raining for 24 days, with typically 104mm (4.09") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Damé, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 924mm (36.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of September, in Damé, Ivory Coast, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:04 GMT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Damé, Ivory Coast, is 4.9h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In September, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.