September weather forecast
Great Falls, MT

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A far view from on top of the vast Missouri River of the City of Lights, Great Falls, Montana
A far view from on top of the vast Missouri River of the City of Lights, Great Falls, Montana

Weather in September

As the summer ebbs away, September brings forth fall in Great Falls. The cold snap kicks off, with the temperature taking a sharp plunge to 71.2°F (21.8°C). This month signifies a transitional phase from the dry and hot August to the wetter and cooler October. Trail hikes and apple picking are commonplace around this time, with the region’s residents making the best of the shift in weather.

Temperature

With September's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from August's moderately hot 81.9°F (27.7°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). September witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In Great Falls, the average relative humidity in September is 46%.

Rainfall

In September, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout September, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Great Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.2 days and collects up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. September is the first month it typically snows. Throughout September, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Great Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Great Falls, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:05 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 9.7h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in September transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are September temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during September are 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

The average relative humidity in September is 46%.

How much does it rain in September?

In Great Falls, in September, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

September is the first month it typically snows. Throughout September, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in September?

The average day length in September is 12h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:05 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in September?

The average sunshine duration in September is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in September?

In Great Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Great Falls, MT

Average temperature in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average high temperature in September: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in September
Great Falls, MT

Average pressure in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average pressure in September: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Great Falls, MT

Average wind speed in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average wind speed in September: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.7mph).

Average humidity in September
Great Falls, MT

Average humidity in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average humidity in September: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in September
Great Falls, MT

Average rainfall in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average rainfall in September: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in September
Great Falls, MT

Average rainfall days in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average rainfall days in September: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (9.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in September
Great Falls, MT

Average snowfall in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average snowfall in September: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Great Falls, MT

Average snowfall days in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Great Falls, MT

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in September
Great Falls, MT

Average sunshine days in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average sunshine days in September: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (16.2 days).

Average UV index in September
Great Falls, MT

Average UV index in September - Great Falls, MT
  • 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in September
Great Falls, MT

Average cloud cover in September - Great Falls, MT
  • Average cloud cover in September: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in September
Great Falls, MT

Average visibility in September - Great Falls, MT
  • 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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