September weather forecast
Abakolawewa, Sri Lanka

September, the first month of the autumn in Abakolawewa, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.1°C (86.2°F) and 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of September, Abakolawewa's average high-temperature registers at a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. The nights of September cool down to an average low of 26°C (78.8°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Heat index

In September, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Abakolawewa, in September, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 192.9 rainfall days, and 942mm (37.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:58 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 10.7h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Abakolawewa, Sri Lanka. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In September, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.