September weather forecast
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Come September, Dedougou experiences a gradual transition from the wet to the dry season. Rainfall decreases dramatically to 70mm (2.76"), underpinning this trend. The temperatures maintain a steady rise, re-igniting the city's warm disposition. A slight increase in sunshine hours echoes the retreating rain dominance. As Dedougou waves goodbye to August, the constant pitter-patter diminishes, paving the way for the end of the rainy season.

Temperature

With the onset of September, the average high-temperature stands at a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), closely aligned with August's 31.4°C (88.5°F). In Dedougou, the nighttime temperature averages to a moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F) during September.

Heat index

September's mean heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Dedougou, the average relative humidity in September is 71%.

Rainfall

In Dedougou, in September, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Dedougou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 407mm (16.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dedougou, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:04 GMT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In Dedougou, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in September interprets into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.