September weather forecastKissy, Sierra Leone

September

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Kissy, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.1°C (82.6°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Kissy starts September with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.1°C (82.6°F), a minor shift from August's 27.3°C (81.1°F). Kissy, during September nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of 24.4°C (75.9°F) from the day's heat.

Heat index

The average heat index in September is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kissy, Sierra Leone, in September, it is raining for 28.6 days, with typically 220mm (8.66") of accumulated precipitation. In Kissy, 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 is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of September in Kissy, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kissy. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In September, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

September temperatures in Kissy vary between a 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. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

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

In Kissy, Sierra Leone, in September, during 28.6 rainfall days, 220mm (8.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Kissy, the average day length in September is 12h and 10min.

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, in Kissy, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

In Kissy, the average sunshine duration in September is 6.7h.

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

In September, the average daily maximum UV index in Kissy, Sierra Leone, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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 36min).

  • 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
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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
Kissy, 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).