September weather forecast
Kitwe, Zambia

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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

September's onset in Kitwe, Zambia, brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 29.1°C (84.4°F) in August to a hot 32.2°C (90°F). Kitwe registers a marked temperature plunge to a comfortable 16.9°C (62.4°F) during the cool September nights.

Humidity

September is the least humid month in Kitwe, Zambia, 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 in Kitwe. Throughout September, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154 rainfall days, and 929mm (36.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September in Kitwe is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of September in Kitwe, 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 10.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in September suggests the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kitwe in September?

In September, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kitwe are 32.2°C (90°F) and 16.9°C (62.4°F) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Kitwe?

The least humid month in Kitwe, Zambia, is September, with an average relative humidity of 30%.

What is the average humidity in September in Kitwe?

In Kitwe, the average relative humidity in September is 30%.

When does it start raining in Kitwe?

September is the first month it rains in Kitwe. Throughout September, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in September in Kitwe?

The average day length in September in Kitwe, Zambia, is 12h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September in Kitwe?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, in Kitwe, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in September in Kitwe?

The average sunshine duration in September is 10.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Kitwe?

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kitwe.

What is the UV index reading in September in Kitwe?

In Kitwe, Zambia, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average pressure in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average wind speed in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average humidity in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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%).

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Average rainfall in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average rainfall days in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average sunshine days in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average UV index in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average cloud cover in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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).

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Average visibility in September
Kitwe, Zambia

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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