September weather forecast
Dogondoutchi, Niger

September manifests a respite from the rainy season, with a sharp decrease in Dogondoutchi's rainfall. The end of the rainy season sees a dramatic fall in the levels of relative humidity, from 56% to 47%. This indicated shift slowly nudges the landscape back towards the arid and dry baseline climate. Long bouts of sunshine dominate the September climate, marking the advent of a hotter and dryer spell. With a lower cloud cover and reducing rainfall, September effectively balances the transition between the intense wet season and the impending dry spell.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during September is a very hot 36.5°C (97.7°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Dogondoutchi experiences an average low-temperature reading of 26.8°C (80.2°F) throughout September.

Heat index

September's average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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 natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Dogondoutchi, the average relative humidity in September is 47%.

Rainfall

In Dogondoutchi, Niger, during September, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 47 rainfall days, and 186mm (7.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:34 WAT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 8 in September leads to these recommendations:
Ensure you're protected; unprotected eyes and skin can get hurt in moments. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.