September weather forecastGlasgow, Jamaica

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Glasgow, Jamaica, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°C (82.2°F) and max 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

Glasgow experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F) in September, closely aligned with August's 30°C (86°F). Glasgow encounters an average temperature dip to 27.9°C (82.2°F) throughout September, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Heat index

September's mean heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. 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', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity in Glasgow is 75%.

Rainfall

In Glasgow, in September, during 22.1 rainfall days, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Glasgow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 236.8 days and collects up to 822mm (32.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Glasgow, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:01 EST.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Glasgow is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in September leads to these guidelines:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.