September weather forecast
Maitama, Nigeria

In September, Maitama experiences a significant decrease in rainfall and a slight variation in temperature. The cloud cover also reduces, letting the city experience more sunlight. The humidity reduces, marking the beginning of a drier season after an extended wet spell. Return of clear sky brightens up the city with renewed ebullience. Though rain showers still persist, they lessen as compared to the previous month with the city receiving 118mm of rain showers spanning across 24.8 days and temperature oscillating from 21.5°C to 28.9°C.

Temperature

The arrival of September brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C, closely following the temperature pattern of August. During September, an average low-temperature of 21.5°C is observed in Maitama.

Heat index

In September, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C. Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Maitama, the average relative humidity in September is 86%.

Rainfall

In Maitama, in September, it is raining for 24.8 days, with typically 118mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Maitama, Nigeria, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 874mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September in Maitama is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Maitama is 7.1h.

UV index

In Maitama, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In September, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.