September weather forecastEtama, Senegal

September

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a hot month in Etama, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

September's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), showing a minute difference from August's 30.3°C (86.5°F). September's average low-temperature reading settles at a warm 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

In September, the average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Etama, during September, the rain falls for 23.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of September, in Etama, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

Sunshine

In Etama, the average sunshine in September is 7.5h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during September translates into these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

During September, Etama experiences an average high-temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and a low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 42°C (107.6°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Etama, Senegal, are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

In September, the average relative humidity in Etama, Senegal, is 81%.

In Etama, Senegal, during September, the rain falls for 23.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation.

In Etama, the average day length in September is 12h and 12min.

On the first day of September in Etama, Senegal, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

In Etama, Senegal, the average sunshine duration in September is 7.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Etama are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In September, the average daily maximum UV index in Etama is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in September: 31.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (38.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 24.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.6°C).

Average pressure in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average pressure in September: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in September: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average humidity in September: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).

Average rainfall in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in September: 133mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (228mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in September: 23.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 7h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in September: 5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.3 days).

Average UV index in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average UV index in September: 7

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

Average cloud cover in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in September: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in September
Etama, Senegal

  • Average visibility in September: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).