September weather forecast
Salem, SD

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Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Salem, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average high of 74.3°F (23.5°C).

Temperature

Salem's weather subtly changes with the onset of September, barely falling from a warm 81.1°F (27.3°C) in August to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). During September nights, Salem witnesses a consistent average temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in September, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Salem, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Salem, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:11 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Salem, the average sunshine in September is 8.7h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during September translates into the following guidance:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in September?

In Salem, in September, the average high-temperature is 74.3°F (23.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

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

How many days does it rain in September?

In Salem, in September, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Salem, snow does not fall in June through September.

Does it snow in September?

In Salem, 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 in Salem is 12h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salem, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:11 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in September?

In September, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in September?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Salem, SD

Average temperature in September - Salem, SD
  • Average high temperature in September: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 53.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in September
Salem, SD

Average pressure in September - Salem, SD
  • Average pressure in September: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Salem, SD

Average wind speed in September - Salem, SD
  • Average wind speed in September: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in September
Salem, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in September
Salem, SD

Average rainfall in September - Salem, SD
  • Average rainfall in September: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in September
Salem, SD

Average rainfall days in September - Salem, SD
  • Average rainfall days in September: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in September
Salem, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Salem, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 4min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in September
Salem, SD

Average sunshine days in September - Salem, SD
  • Average sunshine days in September: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in September
Salem, SD

Average UV index in September - Salem, SD
  • Average UV index in September: 4

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

Average cloud cover in September
Salem, SD

Average cloud cover in September - Salem, SD
  • Average cloud cover in September: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in September
Salem, SD

Average visibility in September - Salem, SD
  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

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

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