September weather forecast
The Highlands, AL

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Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in The Highlands, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.9°F (17.7°C) and 83.8°F (28.8°C).

Temperature

The Highlands's shift into September is marked by a subtle change to a moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C) from August's 89.1°F (31.7°C) in temperature. In September, the temperature in The Highlands drops to an average of 63.9°F (17.7°C) at night.

Heat index

For September, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

In The Highlands, the average relative humidity in September is 74%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are September and October Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of rain.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in The Highlands.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of September in The Highlands, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In The Highlands, the average sunshine in September is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in The Highlands, Alabama, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In September, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in The Highlands in September?

The high-temperature in The Highlands during September is 83.8°F (28.8°C) and the low-temperature is 63.9°F (17.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in September in The Highlands?

In The Highlands, the average relative humidity in September is 74%.

What is the driest month in The Highlands?

September and October are months with the least rain in The Highlands, Alabama, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in September in The Highlands?

In The Highlands, in September, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in The Highlands?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does The Highlands have in September?

In The Highlands, Alabama, the average day length in September is 12h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in September in The Highlands?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in September in The Highlands?

In The Highlands, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in September is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in September in The Highlands?

The average daily maximum UV index in September in The Highlands, Alabama, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
The Highlands, AL

Average temperature in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average high temperature in September: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 63.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in September
The Highlands, AL

Average pressure in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average pressure in September: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in September
The Highlands, AL

Average wind speed in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average wind speed in September: 4.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in September
The Highlands, AL

Average humidity in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average humidity in September: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in September
The Highlands, AL

Average rainfall in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average rainfall in September: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").

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Average rainfall days in September
The Highlands, AL

Average rainfall days in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average rainfall days in September: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in September
The Highlands, AL

Average snowfall in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in September
The Highlands, AL

Average snowfall days in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
The Highlands, AL

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in September
The Highlands, AL

Average sunshine days in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average sunshine days in September: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in September
The Highlands, AL

Average UV index in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average UV index in September: 5

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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in September
The Highlands, AL

Average cloud cover in September - The Highlands, AL
  • Average cloud cover in September: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in September
The Highlands, AL

Average visibility in September - The Highlands, AL
  • 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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