September weather forecast
Kitwe, Zambia

September

Weather in September

September in Kitwe, Zambia brings a slight increase in temperature, marking it as the hottest month of the year. The previous trend from August persists, with a constant rise in temperature and no significant change in rainfall. The elevation of temperatures to a peak of 32.2°C (90°F) sets the record of the highest for the year. Meanwhile, the days continue to grow longer with increased sunshine and virtually unaltered rainfall. The city's weather starts transitioning to a wetter phase as it enters October.

Temperature

The shift into September is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from August's warm 29.1°C (84.4°F) to a hot 32.2°C (90°F). Kitwe anticipates a considerable cooling off from the daytime high to an average minimum temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F) in September.

Humidity

September is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 30%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Kitwe are January through May, September through December. September is the first month it rains. Throughout September, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Kitwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154 days and collects up to 929mm (36.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kitwe, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 10.9h.

UV index

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during September translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in September?
The high-temperature, in September, in Kitwe, is 32.2°C (90°F), while the low-temperature averages to 16.9°C (62.4°F).
What is the least humid month?
The least humid month is September, with an average relative humidity of 30%.
What is the average humidity in September?
The average relative humidity in September is 30%.
When does it start to rain?
September is the first month it rains. Throughout September, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Kitwe have in September?
In September, the average day length is 12h and 2min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in September?
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in September in Kitwe?
In September, the average sunshine duration is 10.9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in September?
In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in September: 32.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and June (25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 16.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average pressure in September: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in September: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average humidity in September: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in September: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (208mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in September: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in September: 29.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.2 days).

Average UV index in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average UV index in September: 7

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in September: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in September
Kitwe, Zambia
  • Average visibility in September: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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