September weather forecast
York, PA

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This courthouse of the York County, Pennsylvania, stands tall in the bright evening sunlight rays
This courthouse of the York County, Pennsylvania, stands tall in the bright evening sunlight rays

Weather in September

September brings a perceptible shift in York's weather, marking the transition from summer to autumn. Temperatures gently fall from summer highs, offering an average high of 74.7°F (23.7°C), providing a noticeably cooler but comfortable climate. The waning daylight hours and increased rainfall confirm the arrival of the fall season. Typically, the shedding leaves start to colour the city with an array of warm, earthy tones, stark against the clearing, increasingly blue skies. As September rolls on, the onset of autumn primes York for October's full-fledged fall.

Temperature

The arrival of September corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from 81°F (27.2°C) in August to a still moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C). York observes an average low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) during September nights.

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In York, in September, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In York, Pennsylvania, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in September converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average September temperature?

The average high-temperature, in September, in York, is 74.7°F (23.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

In York, the average relative humidity in September is 79%.

How many days does it rain in September?

In York, in September, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in September?

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

What is the average length of the day in September?

The average day length in September is 12h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in September?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:50 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in September?

In September, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in September?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
York, PA

Average temperature in September - York, PA
  • Average high temperature in September: 74.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in September
York, PA

Average pressure in September - York, PA
  • Average pressure in September: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
York, PA

Average wind speed in September - York, PA
  • Average wind speed in September: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in September
York, PA

Average humidity in September - York, PA
  • Average humidity in September: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

Average rainfall in September
York, PA

Average rainfall in September - York, PA
  • Average rainfall in September: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in September
York, PA

Average rainfall days in September - York, PA
  • Average rainfall days in September: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in September
York, PA

Average snowfall in September - York, PA
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
York, PA

Average snowfall days in September - York, PA
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
York, PA

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - York, PA
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in September
York, PA

Average sunshine days in September - York, PA
  • Average sunshine days in September: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in September
York, PA

Average UV index in September - York, PA
  • Average UV index in September: 4

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
York, PA

Average cloud cover in September - York, PA
  • Average cloud cover in September: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in September
York, PA

Average visibility in September - York, PA
  • Average visibility in September: 5mi

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

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