September weather forecast
Wasta, SD

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Weather in September

With the arrival of September and the colors of autumn, weather conditions in Wasta change considerably. Compared to the intense summer heat of the preceding months, temperatures cool down significantly to a more moderate high of 73.9°F (23.3°C). The days are still relatively warm but the nights start to get cooler, proof of the imminent change of seasons. Colorful foliage appears as trees transition from green to autumn shades of red, orange, and yellow. Residents start bundling up in layers, in preparation for the onset of the colder months.

Temperature

September reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a warm 82.8°F (28.2°C) in August to a still moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). An average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) marks the nights throughout September.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 50%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Wasta, in September, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. September is the first month it typically snows. Throughout September, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Wasta, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In September, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average September temperature?

In September, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 54°F (12.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the least humid month?

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 50%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in September?

In September, the average relative humidity is 50%.

How many days does it rain in September?

In Wasta, South Dakota, during September, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

September is the first month it typically snows. Throughout September, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in September in Wasta?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in September?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:31 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wasta have in September?

The average sunshine duration in September is 10.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in September?

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

Average temperature in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average high temperature in September: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in September
Wasta, SD

Average pressure in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average pressure in September: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Wasta, SD

Average wind speed in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average wind speed in September: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in September
Wasta, SD

Average humidity in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average humidity in September: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in September
Wasta, SD

Average rainfall in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average rainfall in September: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in September
Wasta, SD

Average rainfall days in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average rainfall days in September: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in September
Wasta, SD

Average snowfall in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average snowfall in September: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Wasta, SD

Average snowfall days in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Wasta, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in September
Wasta, SD

Average sunshine days in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average sunshine days in September: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in September
Wasta, SD

Average UV index in September - Wasta, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in September
Wasta, SD

Average cloud cover in September - Wasta, SD
  • Average cloud cover in September: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in September
Wasta, SD

Average visibility in September - Wasta, 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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