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

The shift from August to September introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F) to a hot 32.2°C (90°F). September nights indicate a noticeable temperature drop from the daytime highs, with an average reading lowering to a comfortable 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

Months with rainfall 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 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.

Sunshine

In Kitwe, 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in September interprets into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in September?

The high-temperature during September is 32.2°C (90°F) and the low-temperature is 16.9°C (62.4°F).

What is the least humid month?

September is the least humid month, 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 raining?

September is the first month it rains. 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 September, the average day length 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, 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?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability 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).

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).

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Kitwe, Zambia

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