In
September,
Moundou experiences a decrease in rainfall, marking the withdrawal of the monsoon, clocking at 200mm (7.87"). The tail-end of the monsoon carries occasional spells of showers. Despite the continued rainfall, there's a notable reprieve from the overwhelming monsoon climate. Sunshine hours start moving upwards, indicating the retreat of overcast conditions. The cooling temperatures offer a comforting transition to the post-monsoon phase.
Temperature
The transition into September shows a subtle variation to a tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F) from
August's 29.8°C (85.6°F) in the average high-temperature. An average minimum temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) marks the month of September.
Heat index
For September, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.
Humidity
In Moundou, the average relative humidity in September is 78%.
Rainfall
In Moundou, during September, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 200mm (7.87") of precipitation. In Moundou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85 days and collects up to 1083mm (42.64") of precipitation.
Daylight
In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of September in Moundou,
Chad, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:47 WAT.
Sunshine
In Moundou, the average sunshine in September is 6.2h.