September weather forecast
Salem, IA

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Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Salem, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 76.3°F (24.6°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during September, shifting from 81.7°F (27.6°C) in August to a still warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). Salem encounters an average low-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) during September nights.

Humidity

In Salem, the average relative humidity in September is 75%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in September, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Salem, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Salem, Iowa, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Salem, the average sunshine in September is 9.3h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In September, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Salem in September?

In September, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 76.3°F (24.6°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in September in Salem?

The average relative humidity in September in Salem, Iowa, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Salem in September?

In Salem, Iowa, in September, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salem?

In Salem, Iowa, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Salem in September?

In Salem, Iowa, in September, it doesn't snow. In October, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in September in Salem?

In September, the average day length in Salem, Iowa, is 12h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Salem?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in September in Salem?

In Salem, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in September is 9.3h.

What is the UV index reading in September in Salem?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Salem, IA

Average temperature in September - Salem, IA
  • Average high temperature in September: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in September
Salem, IA

Average pressure in September - Salem, IA
  • Average pressure in September: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Salem, IA

Average wind speed in September - Salem, IA
  • Average wind speed in September: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in September
Salem, IA

Average humidity in September - Salem, IA
  • Average humidity in September: 75%

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

Average rainfall in September
Salem, IA

Average rainfall in September - Salem, IA
  • Average rainfall in September: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in September
Salem, IA

Average rainfall days in September - Salem, IA
  • Average rainfall days in September: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in September
Salem, IA

Average snowfall in September - Salem, IA
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Salem, IA

Average snowfall days in September - Salem, IA
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Salem, IA

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Salem, IA
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 9h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in September
Salem, IA

Average sunshine days in September - Salem, IA
  • Average sunshine days in September: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in September
Salem, IA

Average UV index in September - Salem, IA
  • Average UV index in September: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in September
Salem, IA

Average cloud cover in September - Salem, IA
  • Average cloud cover in September: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in September
Salem, IA

Average visibility in September - Salem, IA
  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

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

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