September weather forecast
Springfield, SD

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Weather in September

September in Springfield, South Dakota, officially marks the beginning of fall, a season of mellow warmth and cozy evenings. As the days continue to shorten to an average daylight time of 12.5 hours, temperatures begin their steady decline towards winter values. Evenings grow cooler, signaling the steady advancement of autumn. Although September receives less rain compared to August, the city remains fairly humid. As September gives way to October, a noticeable dip in temperatures is detected, coupled with an uptick in rainfall.

Temperature

Springfield's weather in September involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from August's warm 85.1°F (29.5°C) to a still moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). During the month of September, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Springfield, in September, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Springfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Springfield, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Springfield, South Dakota, the average sunshine in September is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in September translates into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in September?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Springfield during September are 76.3°F (24.6°C) and 55.4°F (13°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

The average relative humidity in September is 63%.

How many days does it rain in September?

In Springfield, during September, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Springfield, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in September?

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

How many hours of daylight does Springfield have in September?

In Springfield, the average day length in September is 12h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Springfield?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in September?

In September, the average sunshine duration in Springfield is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in September?

In Springfield, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Springfield, SD

Average temperature in September - Springfield, SD
  • Average high temperature in September: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in September
Springfield, SD

Average pressure in September - Springfield, SD
  • Average pressure in September: 29.96"Hg

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

Average wind speed in September
Springfield, SD

Average wind speed in September - Springfield, SD
  • Average wind speed in September: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in September
Springfield, SD

Average humidity in September - Springfield, SD
  • Average humidity in September: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in September
Springfield, SD

Average rainfall in September - Springfield, SD
  • Average rainfall in September: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in September
Springfield, SD

Average rainfall days in September - Springfield, SD
  • Average rainfall days in September: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in September
Springfield, SD

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Springfield, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Springfield, 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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in September
Springfield, SD

Average sunshine days in September - Springfield, SD
  • Average sunshine days in September: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in September
Springfield, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Springfield, SD

Average cloud cover in September - Springfield, SD
  • Average cloud cover in September: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in September
Springfield, SD

Average visibility in September - Springfield, 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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