September weather forecastPetikan, Senegal

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a tropical month in Petikan, Senegal, with an average temperature varying between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F) marks September, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in August. The temperature in Petikan dips to an average of 24.5°C (76.1°F) during September nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in September is estimated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Petikan, in September, during 23.2 rainfall days, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Petikan, Senegal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:55 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September in Petikan 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 in Petikan, Senegal. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in September, converts into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.