September weather forecast
Chicá, Panama

September, in Chicá, Panama, guarantees a continuation of the wet season combined with dwindling temperatures. This month witnesses another small reduction with average high temperatures receding to 29.2°C (84.6°F). Rainfall in September is substantial, but less when compared to August, coming down to 152mm (5.98"). The humidity levels remain constant at 86%, clearly portraying a moisture-rich climate. While daylight hours slightly decline to 12.2, the viewable distance remains unchanged at 9 kms.

Temperature

September brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), showing a slight difference from August's 29.1°C (84.4°F). Chicá, during the month of September, experiences an average low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

For September, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chicá, during September, the rain falls for 28 days and regularly aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation. In Chicá, during the entire year, the rain falls for 308.7 days and collects up to 1598mm (62.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of September in Chicá, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:10 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during September, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.