September weather forecastMaggona, Sri Lanka

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Maggona, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and an average high of 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

The transition into September marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), differing minimally from August's 28.6°C (83.5°F). Maggona's nighttime temperature in September experiences a slight dip from daytime highs, falling to an average of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

During September, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity in Maggona is 82%.

Rainfall

In Maggona, Sri Lanka, in September, during 26.3 rainfall days, 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maggona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:01 +0530.

Sunshine

In Maggona, the average sunshine in September is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In September, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.