September weather forecast
St. Louis, MO

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A beautiful twilight over the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri
A beautiful twilight over the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri

Weather in September

September is a transitional month, marking the beginning of fall in St. Louis, Missouri. As the month progresses, daily temperatures gradually drop, providing relief from the summer heat. The average temperature lowers to a comfortable 60.6°F (15.9°C). Despite the descent of temperature, daylight hours remain relatively long, ensuring residents ample time to enjoy the colourful changes in the local flora. The occurrence of rainfall lessens, culminating in an often dry end to the month.

Temperature

St. Louis's progression into September involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a hot 88°F (31.1°C) in August to a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C). St. Louis encounters a steady low-temperature average of 60.6°F (15.9°C) throughout the month of September.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September in St. Louis is 71.6%.

Rainfall

In September, in St. Louis, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout September, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In St. Louis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.6 days and collects up to 40.94" (1040mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in St. Louis.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day in St. Louis is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of September, in St. Louis, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In St. Louis, Missouri, the average sunshine in September is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in St. Louis is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in September suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in September?

St. Louis in September has an average high-temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

The average relative humidity in September is 71.6%.

How many days does it rain in September?

In St. Louis, during September, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May 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 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:44 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does St. Louis have in September?

The average sunshine duration in September is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in September?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
St. Louis, MO

Average temperature in September - St. Louis, MO
  • Average high temperature in September: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average humidity in September
St. Louis, MO

Average humidity in September - St. Louis, MO
  • Average humidity in September: 71.6%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75.8%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (63.5%).

Average rainfall in September
St. Louis, MO

Average rainfall in September - St. Louis, MO
  • Average rainfall in September: 3.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in September
St. Louis, MO

Average rainfall days in September - St. Louis, MO
  • Average rainfall days in September: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in September
St. Louis, MO

Average snowfall in September - St. Louis, MO
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in September
St. Louis, MO

Average snowfall days in September - St. Louis, MO
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 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
St. Louis, MO

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - St. Louis, MO
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 7h and 5min

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

Average UV index in September
St. Louis, MO

Average UV index in September - St. Louis, MO
  • Average UV index in September: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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