September weather forecast
Gbinti, Sierra Leone

September marks Gbinti's slow progression towards the drier season, with rainfall reducing to 261mm (10.28"), a drop from August’s precipitation. The air pressure increases slightly, resulting in an improvement in overall visibility. The thundering rain showers of the previous months start to ease, offering residents intermittent relief. Average daily temperatures start to creep upwards, while the cityscape gets washed in a brilliant sheen under decreasing cloud cover. Travelers and residents alike can expect fairly predictable and pleasant weather throughout the month.

Temperature

The initiation of September in Gbinti sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Throughout September, Gbinti's nights cool down to an average of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in September is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

In Gbinti, during September, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 261mm (10.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gbinti, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of September in Gbinti, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September in Gbinti, Sierra Leone, is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Gbinti is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In September, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.