September weather forecast
Columbia, MD

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A beautiful and scenic setting around the waterfront homes at Wilde Lake in Columbia, Maryland
A beautiful and scenic setting around the waterfront homes at Wilde Lake in Columbia, Maryland

Weather in September

In Columbia, Maryland, September imparts a sense of nostalgia as it brings an end to the scorching summer. The city unravels under a balanced temperature spectrum, with nature putting on its mesmerizing fall display. The slight dip in temperatures is a notable change, predicting the oncoming coolness of Autumn. Even then, temperature highs still reach up to 77°F (25°C), promising warm and pleasant days. As September comes to a close, Columbia prepares for the cool embrace of fall.

Temperature

Columbia in September undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from August's 83.8°F (28.8°C) to a still warm 77°F (25°C). Throughout the nights in September, Columbia experiences an average low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September is 75%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, Maryland, in September, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in September transforms into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in September?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during September are 77°F (25°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

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

How much does it rain in September?

In Columbia, in September, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in September?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in September?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:51 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in September in Columbia?

The average sunshine duration in September is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in September?

In Columbia, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Columbia, MD

Average temperature in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average high temperature in September: 77°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in September
Columbia, MD

Average pressure in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average pressure in September: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Columbia, MD

Average wind speed in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average wind speed in September: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in September
Columbia, MD

Average humidity in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average humidity in September: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in September
Columbia, MD

Average rainfall in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average rainfall in September: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in September
Columbia, MD

Average rainfall days in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average rainfall days in September: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in September
Columbia, MD

Average snowfall in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Columbia, MD

Average snowfall days in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Columbia, MD

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in September
Columbia, MD

Average sunshine days in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average sunshine days in September: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in September
Columbia, MD

Average UV index in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average UV index in September: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Columbia, MD

Average cloud cover in September - Columbia, MD
  • Average cloud cover in September: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in September
Columbia, MD

Average visibility in September - Columbia, MD
  • 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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