Chinahsen weather in September
In September, Chinahsen sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 78 mm of rain across 14 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Chinahsen's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chinahsen's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- 14 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:02 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.4
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical September day in Chinahsen reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 15 |
| 2 | 24 | 15 |
| 3 | 24 | 15 |
| 4 | 24 | 15 |
| 5 | 24 | 15 |
| 6 | 24 | 15 |
| 7 | 24 | 15 |
| 8 | 24 | 15 |
| 9 | 24 | 15 |
| 10 | 24 | 15 |
| 11 | 24 | 15 |
| 12 | 24 | 15 |
| 13 | 24 | 15 |
| 14 | 24 | 15 |
| 15 | 24 | 15 |
| 16 | 24 | 15 |
| 17 | 24 | 15 |
| 18 | 24 | 15 |
| 19 | 24 | 15 |
| 20 | 24 | 15 |
| 21 | 24 | 15 |
| 22 | 24 | 15 |
| 23 | 24 | 15 |
| 24 | 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 24 | 15 |
| 26 | 25 | 15 |
| 27 | 25 | 15 |
| 28 | 25 | 15 |
| 29 | 25 | 15 |
| 30 | 25 | 15 |
Chinahsen weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 9th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 12° | 14 | 2.1 | 11.5 | 8.7 |
| Feb | 26° / 13° | 16 | 2.7 | 11.7 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 27° / 15° | 56 | 7.3 | 11.9 | 7.2 |
| Apr | 26° / 16° | 97 | 13.1 | 12.2 | 6.2 |
| May | 25° / 16° | 116 | 16.4 | 12.4 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 25° / 15° | 46 | 9.3 | 12.5 | 7.0 |
| Jul | 24° / 15° | 60 | 13.1 | 12.5 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 24° / 15° | 71 | 14.6 | 12.3 | 6.3 |
| Sep | 24° / 15° | 78 | 14 | 12.1 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 25° / 14° | 76 | 9.2 | 11.8 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 24° / 12° | 24 | 2.9 | 11.6 | 8.5 |
| Dec | 24° / 11° | 13 | 1.6 | 11.5 | 8.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 48% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 29%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 76 | 24 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 75 | 25 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 73 | 27 |
| 16 | 72 | 28 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 69 | 31 |
| 23 | 69 | 31 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Chinahsen gets around 78 mm of rain over 14 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 45 |
| 6 | 45 |
| 7 | 45 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 46 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 47 |
| 18 | 47 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 48 |
| 24 | 48 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 47 |
| 29 | 47 |
| 30 | 46 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 55% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 |
| Comfortable (%) | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 | 0 |
| 3 | 56 | 44 | 0 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 5 | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| 8 | 53 | 46 | 1 |
| 9 | 53 | 46 | 1 |
| 10 | 53 | 46 | 1 |
| 11 | 53 | 46 | 1 |
| 12 | 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 13 | 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 14 | 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 15 | 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 16 | 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 17 | 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 18 | 54 | 45 | 1 |
| 19 | 55 | 44 | 1 |
| 20 | 55 | 44 | 1 |
| 21 | 55 | 44 | 1 |
| 22 | 55 | 44 | 1 |
| 23 | 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 24 | 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 25 | 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 26 | 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 27 | 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 28 | 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 29 | 56 | 43 | 1 |
| 30 | 55 | 44 | 1 |
Wind in September
Winds average 8 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 6:01 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 5:57 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:14 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:14 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:13 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:12 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:12 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:09 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:09 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:08 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:07 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:07 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:04 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:01 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:00 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:00 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 5:59 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:58 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:57 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:57 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.7 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.24 kWh/m² to a high of 6.5 kWh/m² in February across the year — September's 5.7 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Chinahsen
None of Chinahsen's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Chinahsen sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in July.
Is September a good time to visit Chinahsen?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Chinahsen for sightseeing.
What to pack for Chinahsen in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Chinahsen sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Chinahsen in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Chinahsen peaks around March 17 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 10 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Chinahsen in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Chinahsen is worst in June — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (December, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Chinahsen?
Chinahsen sits at 9.5°N, 42.6°E, 2,000 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Jijiga, 27 km away.
Topography around Chinahsen
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chinahsen.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chinahsen has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 617 m around an average of 2,035 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,118 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,254 m.
The land around Chinahsen is covered by cropland (59%) and shrubs (31%) within 3 km, shrubs (48%) and cropland (40%) within 16 km, and shrubs (49%), cropland (24%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Ethiopia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $933
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 14%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 8.5
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 28.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 499
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Chinahsen (9.5062°, 42.6094°, elevation 2,000 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).