September weather forecast
Jefferson, SD

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Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Jefferson, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.1°F (24.5°C) and 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

Jefferson's transition into September involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from 82°F (27.8°C) in August to a still moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). Throughout September, Jefferson witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jefferson, in September, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Jefferson, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In Jefferson, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during September leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What are September temperatures?

In Jefferson, in September, the average high-temperature is 76.1°F (24.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

In September, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in September?

In Jefferson, in September, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in September?

In Jefferson, South Dakota, in September, it doesn't snow. In October, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Jefferson have in September?

The average day length in September in Jefferson is 12h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jefferson have in September?

In Jefferson, the average sunshine duration in September is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in September?

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Jefferson, SD

Average temperature in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average high temperature in September: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in September
Jefferson, SD

Average pressure in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average pressure in September: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Jefferson, SD

Average wind speed in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average wind speed in September: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in September
Jefferson, SD

Average humidity in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average humidity in September: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in September
Jefferson, SD

Average rainfall in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average rainfall in September: 1.93"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in September
Jefferson, SD

Average rainfall days in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average rainfall days in September: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in September
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall days in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Jefferson, SD

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in September
Jefferson, SD

Average sunshine days in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average sunshine days in September: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in September
Jefferson, SD

Average UV index in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average UV index in September: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in September
Jefferson, SD

Average cloud cover in September - Jefferson, SD
  • Average cloud cover in September: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in September
Jefferson, SD

Average visibility in September - Jefferson, SD
  • 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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