September weather forecastFord Heights, IL

September

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Ford Heights, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 74.5°F (23.6°C).

Temperature

Ford Heights observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of September, falling from August's 80.4°F (26.9°C) to a still moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 57.6°F (14.2°C) in September.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September is 76%.

Rainfall

In September, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout September, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ford Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.4 days and collects up to 35" (889mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 8.5h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during September translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in September, in Ford Heights, is 74.5°F (23.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.6°F (14.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

In September, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Ford Heights, in September, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in September is 12h and 28min.

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CDT.

In September, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

In September, the average daily maximum UV index in Ford Heights is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average high temperature in September: 74.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 57.6°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average pressure in September: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average wind speed in September: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average humidity in September: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average rainfall in September: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average rainfall days in September: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average sunshine days in September: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average UV index in September: 4

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

Average cloud cover in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average cloud cover in September: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in September
Ford Heights, IL

  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

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