September weather forecast
Rapids City, IL

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Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Rapids City, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 75.4°F (24.1°C).

Temperature

September's presence records an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.4°F (24.1°C), closely mirroring August's climate. Throughout the month of September, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rapids City, in September, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rapids City, there are 99.4 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rapids City are January through April, September through December. September is the first month it typically snows. Throughout September, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Rapids City, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Rapids City is 9.1h.

UV index

In Rapids City, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In September, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rapids City in September?

In September, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rapids City are 75.4°F (24.1°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in September in Rapids City?

In September, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in September in Rapids City?

In Rapids City, during September, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Rapids City?

September is the first month it typically snows in Rapids City. Throughout September, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rapids City have in September?

In Rapids City, Illinois, the average day length in September is 12h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Rapids City?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in September in Rapids City?

In September, the average sunshine duration in Rapids City is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in September in Rapids City?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index in Rapids City, Illinois, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Rapids City, IL

Average temperature in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average high temperature in September: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in September
Rapids City, IL

Average pressure in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average pressure in September: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Rapids City, IL

Average wind speed in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average wind speed in September: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in September
Rapids City, IL

Average humidity in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average humidity in September: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in September
Rapids City, IL

Average rainfall in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average rainfall in September: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in September
Rapids City, IL

Average rainfall days in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in September: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in September
Rapids City, IL

Average snowfall in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average snowfall in September: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Rapids City, IL

Average snowfall days in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Rapids City, IL

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in September
Rapids City, IL

Average sunshine days in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in September: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in September
Rapids City, IL

Average UV index in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average UV index in September: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in September
Rapids City, IL

Average cloud cover in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in September: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in September
Rapids City, IL

Average visibility in September - Rapids City, IL
  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

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

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