September weather forecastShepherd Park, DC
September
Weather in September
Shepherd Park gracefully transitions from summer to autumn in September, with temperatures averaging between 61.7°F (16.5°C) to 78.4°F (25.8°C). The temperature drop indicates the onset of fall, characterized by mild weather, shortening days, and a spectacular display of changing foliage. The decrease in temperature brings with it an increase in cloud cover, reaching 38% this month. The rainfall and humidity also observe a decline, with beautiful, clear skies often prevailing. The cooling trend proceeds gently, intervening the heat of summer and the cold of winter.Temperature
The onset of September results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from 85.6°F (29.8°C) in August to a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). The average low-temperature during September nights is a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in September is 73%.Rainfall
In September, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout September, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 30.28" (769mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Shepherd Park, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in September is 12h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:51 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Shepherd Park, the average sunshine in September is 8.7h.UV index
In Shepherd Park, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 during September leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average high temperature in September: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in September: 61.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average pressure in September: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average wind speed in September: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average humidity in September: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average rainfall in September: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").
Average rainfall days in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average rainfall days in September: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average snowfall in September: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average snowfall days in September: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average daylight in September: 12h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in September: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average sunshine days in September: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).
Average UV index in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average cloud cover in September: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in September
Shepherd Park, DC
- Average visibility in September: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
