September weather forecast
Detroit Lakes, MN

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Weather in September

As September sets in, Detroit Lakes starts unveiling signs of the impending autumn. The month sees a noticeable dip in temperature and daylight hours from August to September. The combination of milder days and chilly nights indicate the onset of autumn. Foliage begins to change color, painting the city in hues of red, orange, and yellow. The trend extends into October, bringing with it crisper winds and shorter days.

Temperature

Detroit Lakes's weather in September involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from August's moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). Detroit Lakes usually reports an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C) during the month of September.

Humidity

In Detroit Lakes, the average relative humidity in September is 70%.

Rainfall

In Detroit Lakes, during September, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.4 rainfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Detroit Lakes, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:04 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 8.7h.

UV index

In Detroit Lakes, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In September, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in September?

In Detroit Lakes, 68.9°F (20.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 50°F (10°C) is the average low-temperature during September.

What is the average humidity in September in Detroit Lakes?

In Detroit Lakes, the average relative humidity in September is 70%.

How much does it rain in September?

In Detroit Lakes, in September, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Detroit Lakes?

June through September are months without snowfall in Detroit Lakes.

Does it snow in Detroit Lakes in September?

In Detroit Lakes, in September, it doesn't snow. In October, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Detroit Lakes have in September?

In September, the average day length is 12h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in September?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:04 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Detroit Lakes have in September?

The average sunshine duration in September is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in September?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index in Detroit Lakes is 4. 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
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average temperature in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average high temperature in September: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

Average pressure in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average pressure in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average pressure in September: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average wind speed in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average wind speed in September: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.7mph).

Average humidity in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average humidity in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average humidity in September: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average rainfall in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average rainfall in September: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average rainfall days in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average rainfall days in September: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average snowfall in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average snowfall days in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average sunshine days in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average sunshine days in September: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average UV index in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average UV index in September: 4

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

Average cloud cover in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average cloud cover in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average cloud cover in September: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in September
Detroit Lakes, MN

Average visibility in September - Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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