September weather forecastFoiya, Sierra Leone

September

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Foiya, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 28.1°C (82.6°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Foiya, Sierra Leone, marks the onset of September with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.1°C (82.6°F), a subtle shift from August's 27.3°C (81.1°F). In Foiya, nights during September observe an average temperature decrease to a still moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during September is calculated to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.

Humidity

In Foiya, the average relative humidity in September is 85%.

Rainfall

In Foiya, during September, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation. In Foiya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September in Foiya is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:43 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September in Foiya is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Foiya are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in September translates into this advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

During September, Foiya experiences an average high-temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).

In Foiya, Sierra Leone, the average relative humidity in September is 85%.

In September, the rain falls for 28.6 days. Throughout September, 220mm (8.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in September in Foiya, Sierra Leone, is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:43 GMT.

In Foiya, Sierra Leone, the average sunshine duration in September is 6.7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Foiya, Sierra Leone, are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Foiya, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average high temperature in September: 28.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 24.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.9°C).

Average pressure in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average pressure in September: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average wind speed in September: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average humidity in September: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).

Average rainfall in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average rainfall in September: 220mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (391mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average rainfall days in September: 28.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average sunshine days in September: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.5 days).

Average UV index in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average UV index in September: 7

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

Average cloud cover in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • Average cloud cover in September: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in September
Foiya, Sierra Leone

  • 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).