September weather forecast
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia

Boro Modi Bane in September experiences a notable descent in rainfall as it transitions from the peak rainy season. Concurrently, the relative humidity begins to decline, making the weather consequently drier. While the sunshine duration recovers slightly, the daylight hours start decreasing slowly. There's a decrease in wind intensity, offering a more tranquil atmosphere during this period. The rainfall quantity drops to 87mm (3.43"), marking the beginning of the end of the rainy season.

Temperature

Boro Modi Bane experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.5°C (92.3°F) with the onset of September, subtly varied from August's 33°C (91.4°F). Boro Modi Bane records an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) throughout September.

Heat index

September's mean heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia, in September, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 87mm (3.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.3 rainfall days, and 373mm (14.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

Sunshine

In Boro Modi Bane, the average sunshine in September is 8.8h.

UV index

January, February, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In September, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.