September weather forecastMapotea, Kenya

September

Weather in September

The first month of the spring, September, is still a warm month in Mapotea, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 27.6°C (81.7°F).

Temperature

September's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.6°C (81.7°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Mapotea in September experiences a minor decline in temperature, with an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) at night.

Heat index

For September, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

In Mapotea, the average relative humidity in September is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mapotea, in September, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Mapotea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.8 days and collects up to 587mm (23.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day in Mapotea is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:16 EAT.

Sunshine

In Mapotea, the average sunshine in September is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mapotea are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in September translates into these instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

September temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and a low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

In September, the average relative humidity in Mapotea, Kenya, is 76%.

In Mapotea, during September, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

The average day length in September in Mapotea, Kenya, is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of September in Mapotea, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:16 EAT.

In September, the average sunshine duration in Mapotea, Kenya, is 8.7h.

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mapotea.

In Mapotea, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in September: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 23.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.1°C).

Average pressure in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average pressure in September: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in September: 23km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average humidity in September: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in September: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in September: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in September: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.9 days).

Average UV index in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average UV index in September: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in September: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in September
Mapotea, Kenya

  • Average visibility in September: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).