September weather forecastMerrimac, IA

September

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Merrimac, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 76.3°F (24.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of September results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a warm 81.7°F (27.6°C) in August to a still moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). Merrimac, in September, experiences an average temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Merrimac, in September, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Merrimac, the average sunshine in September is 9.3h.

UV index

In Merrimac, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during September translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in September, in Merrimac, records 76.3°F (24.6°C), while the low-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In September, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In Merrimac, in September, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through September are months without snowfall in Merrimac.

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

In September, the average day length in Merrimac is 12h and 27min.

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:49 pm CDT.

In September, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average high temperature in September: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average pressure in September: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average wind speed in September: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average humidity in September: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average rainfall in September: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average rainfall days in September: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Merrimac, IA

  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average sunshine days in September: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average UV index in September: 4

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

Average cloud cover in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average cloud cover in September: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in September
Merrimac, IA

  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

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