September weather forecast
Kamakwie, Sierra Leone

September signals the end of the Rainy season in Kamakwie with dwindling rainfall. Though rains slightly decrease from that of August, damp and humid conditions still prevail. Winds start to gust a little less, with an average speed dropping to 4.8km/h (3mph), the lowest for the year. While the shift away from the Rainy season begins, cloudy skies still dominate the view, diminishing amounts of regular sunlight. Changes in September weather mark another turning point in the Kamakwie's annual weather circle.

Temperature

Kamakwie's entry into September measures an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.5°C (81.5°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Kamakwie, in September, experiences an average temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) at night.

Heat index

Throughout September, the heat index is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September is 93%.

Rainfall

In Kamakwie, in September, it is raining for 28.8 days, with typically 206mm (8.11") of accumulated precipitation. In Kamakwie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 214.8 days and collects up to 1239mm (48.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day in Kamakwie is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of September in Kamakwie, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:40 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kamakwie, Sierra Leone, the average sunshine in September is 5.2h.

UV index

In Kamakwie, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in September transforms into this advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.