September weather forecast
Champaign, IL

Share
An old building that works as an auditorium within the University of Illinois in Champaign
An old building that works as an auditorium within the University of Illinois in Champaign

Weather in September

As September arrives, Champaign experiences a slight retreat from the high-summer weather. The advent of fall initiates a drop in temperature from the summer highs of August. A notable feature of this month is the significantly low rainfall, registering less than an inch of precipitation, the leanest in the year. In line with this, the frequency of rainy days also goes down. Days start becoming shorter and the decline in average sunlight is perceptible.

Temperature

Champaign commences September with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. September brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of September in Champaign, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Champaign, the average sunshine in September is 8.9h.

UV index

In Champaign, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during September translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in September?

In September, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 76.1°F (24.5°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

In Champaign, the average relative humidity in September is 76%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in September?

In Champaign, in September, during 10.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Champaign, snow does not fall in May through October.

How many hours of daylight does Champaign have in September?

In Champaign, the average day length in September is 12h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Champaign?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Champaign have in September?

In Champaign, the average sunshine duration in September is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in September?

In Champaign, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in September
Champaign, IL

Average temperature in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average high temperature in September: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 58.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in September
Champaign, IL

Average pressure in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average pressure in September: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Champaign, IL

Average wind speed in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average wind speed in September: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in September
Champaign, IL

Average humidity in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average humidity in September: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in September
Champaign, IL

Average rainfall in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average rainfall in September: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in September
Champaign, IL

Average rainfall days in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average rainfall days in September: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in September
Champaign, IL

Average snowfall in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Champaign, IL

Average snowfall days in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Champaign, IL

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in September
Champaign, IL

Average sunshine days in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average sunshine days in September: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in September
Champaign, IL

Average UV index in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average UV index in September: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in September
Champaign, IL

Average cloud cover in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average cloud cover in September: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in September
Champaign, IL

Average visibility in September - Champaign, IL
  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

Champaign, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location