September weather forecast
Madogbo, Sierra Leone

September offers a slight weather reprieve as Madogbo starts the transition from the rainy to the dry season. There is a significant decrease in rain amounts with 206mm (8.11") falling less frequently over 28.8 days. Despite this reduction, the rainfall remains relatively high and the skies predominantly cloudy with a bit more sun peeking through. The relative humidity starts to drop as well, making for a less humid atmosphere. The trend continues into October, featuring slightly more sunshine and less precipitation.

Temperature

Madogbo indicates an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F) in September, showing minor variation from August's 26.3°C (79.3°F). During the month of September, Madogbo anticipates a mean low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for September is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 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 Madogbo, the average relative humidity in September is 93%.

Rainfall

In Madogbo, in September, it is raining for 28.8 days, with typically 206mm (8.11") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 214.8 rainfall days, and 1239mm (48.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

In Madogbo, the average sunshine in September is 5.2h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during September translates into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.