Yirga ‘Alem weather in September
In September, Yirga ‘Alem sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 225 mm of rain across 26 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 3% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Yirga ‘Alem's 7th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Yirga ‘Alem's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 225 mm
- 26 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:20 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.27 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Yirga ‘Alem is place in Ethiopia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month.
A typical September day in Yirga ‘Alem reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 22°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and about 1°C cooler than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 11 |
| 2 | 20 | 11 |
| 3 | 20 | 11 |
| 4 | 20 | 11 |
| 5 | 20 | 11 |
| 6 | 20 | 11 |
| 7 | 20 | 11 |
| 8 | 20 | 11 |
| 9 | 20 | 11 |
| 10 | 20 | 11 |
| 11 | 20 | 11 |
| 12 | 21 | 11 |
| 13 | 21 | 11 |
| 14 | 21 | 11 |
| 15 | 21 | 11 |
| 16 | 21 | 11 |
| 17 | 21 | 11 |
| 18 | 21 | 11 |
| 19 | 21 | 11 |
| 20 | 21 | 11 |
| 21 | 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 21 | 11 |
| 23 | 21 | 11 |
| 24 | 21 | 11 |
| 25 | 21 | 11 |
| 26 | 21 | 11 |
| 27 | 21 | 11 |
| 28 | 21 | 11 |
| 29 | 21 | 11 |
| 30 | 21 | 11 |
Yirga ‘Alem weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 9th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 10° | 26 | 4.5 | 11.7 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 11° | 34 | 4.8 | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Mar | 25° / 12° | 98 | 11.9 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 23° / 12° | 211 | 20.6 | 12.1 | 5.0 |
| May | 22° / 12° | 233 | 25.5 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 20° / 12° | 131 | 25.7 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 19° / 12° | 124 | 25.5 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 19° / 12° | 150 | 26.3 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 21° / 11° | 225 | 26 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 21° / 11° | 201 | 21.6 | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 22° / 10° | 74 | 9.5 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 23° / 10° | 26 | 4 | 11.6 | 8.0 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 3% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%.
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| Clearer (%) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Cloudier (%) | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 85 |
| 2 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 20 | 80 |
| 8 | 21 | 79 |
| 9 | 21 | 79 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 22 | 78 |
| 12 | 22 | 78 |
| 13 | 22 | 78 |
| 14 | 22 | 78 |
| 15 | 22 | 78 |
| 16 | 22 | 78 |
| 17 | 22 | 78 |
| 18 | 21 | 79 |
| 19 | 21 | 79 |
| 20 | 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 19 | 81 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 20 | 80 |
| 24 | 20 | 80 |
| 25 | 20 | 80 |
| 26 | 20 | 80 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 21 | 79 |
| 30 | 21 | 79 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Yirga ‘Alem gets around 225 mm of rain over 26 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 86% and peaks near 89% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 |
| 2 | 85 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 85 |
| 5 | 85 |
| 6 | 85 |
| 7 | 85 |
| 8 | 84 |
| 9 | 84 |
| 10 | 84 |
| 11 | 84 |
| 12 | 83 |
| 13 | 83 |
| 14 | 83 |
| 15 | 84 |
| 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 84 |
| 18 | 85 |
| 19 | 86 |
| 20 | 86 |
| 21 | 87 |
| 22 | 88 |
| 23 | 88 |
| 24 | 89 |
| 25 | 89 |
| 26 | 89 |
| 27 | 89 |
| 28 | 89 |
| 29 | 89 |
| 30 | 89 |
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 65% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 27 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 73 | 27 |
| 7 | 73 | 27 |
| 8 | 73 | 27 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 71 | 29 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 68 | 32 |
| 15 | 67 | 33 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 60 | 40 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 55 | 45 |
| 26 | 55 | 45 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 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 12 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:22 AM to 6:17 AM, and sunset from 6:30 PM to 6:14 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:30 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:29 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:29 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:28 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:28 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:26 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:23 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:23 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:22 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:21 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:16 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:15 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:14 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.27 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.18 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in February across the year — September's 5.27 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
Is September a good time to visit Yirga ‘Alem?
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 Yirga ‘Alem for sightseeing.
What to pack for Yirga ‘Alem in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Yirga ‘Alem sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 11°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 26 days see rain.
UV index in Yirga ‘Alem 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 Yirga ‘Alem peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 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 | 12 | 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 | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Yirga ‘Alem 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 Yirga ‘Alem is worst in December — around 73 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.9× the cleanest month (August, 39 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) | 69 | 61 | 53 | 45 | 41 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 46 | 54 | 67 | 73 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 53 | Poor |
| Apr | 45 | Poor |
| May | 41 | Poor |
| Jun | 44 | Poor |
| Jul | 42 | Poor |
| Aug | 39 | Poor |
| Sep | 46 | Poor |
| Oct | 54 | Poor |
| Nov | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 73 | Unhealthy |
Where is Yirga ‘Alem?
Yirga ‘Alem sits at 6.8°N, 38.4°E, 1,778 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Leku, 14 km away.
Topography around Yirga ‘Alem
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Yirga ‘Alem.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Yirga ‘Alem has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 163 m around an average of 1,757 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,489 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,492 m.
The land around Yirga ‘Alem is covered by trees (75%) within 3 km, trees (55%) and shrubs (38%) within 16 km, and cropland (33%) and trees (26%) 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 Yirga ‘Alem (6.75°, 38.4167°, elevation 1,778 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).