September weather forecast
Solwezi, Zambia

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Weather in September

With the advent of September, the weather conditions steadily start reversing with an increase in both maximum temperatures and cloud cover. More notably, the average maximum temperature tops charts at 31.9°C (89.4°F), the highest seen up to this point in the year. While a single millimetre of rainfall is observed, the month is still part of the dry season. The prevailing high temperatures and extended sunshine hours make September a hot month in Solwezi.

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in September, transitioning from a moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F) in August to a tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F). Solwezi's nights in September are distinguished by a pronounced temperature shift from the day, with an average low of 16.1°C (61°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January through May, September through December are months with rainfall in Solwezi, Zambia. September is the first month it rains. Throughout September, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Solwezi, Zambia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.2 days and collects up to 1174mm (46.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:10 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 10.1h.

UV index

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In September, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is September?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during September are 31.9°C (89.4°F) and 16.1°C (61°F) respectively.

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?

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

When does it start to rain?

September is the first month it rains. Throughout September, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in September?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in September?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:10 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Solwezi have in September?

In September, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in September?

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average temperature in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in September: 31.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 16.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (9.9°C).

Average pressure in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average pressure in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average pressure in September: 1013.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average wind speed in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in September: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (10.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and December (6km/h).

Average humidity in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average humidity in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average humidity in September: 30%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average rainfall in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in September: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (257mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average rainfall days in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in September: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average sunshine days in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in September: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.2 days).

Average UV index in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average UV index in September - Solwezi, 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, July, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average cloud cover in September - Solwezi, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in September: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in September
Solwezi, Zambia

Average visibility in September - Solwezi, 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).

Solwezi, Zambia

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