September weather forecast
Sioux City, IA

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Panorama of the vast Sioux City, Iowa

Weather in September

September welcomes autumn in Sioux City, with a considerable drop in temperature. The average high temperature drops to 75.6°F (24.2°C), and there is a notable decrease in daylight hours. Although it marks the beginning of autumn, September experiences a balance of warm-crisp days and cool nights. The trees across the city start to transform into an array of beautiful fall colors, making parks and drives incredibly scenic. As the last traces of summer fade away, September's new weather pattern sets the stage for the arrival of the eagerly awaited fall.

Temperature

Sioux City in September undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from August's 81.9°F (27.7°C) to a still moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Sioux City usually reports an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) during the month of September.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September is 71%.

Rainfall

In Sioux City, in September, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sioux City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.3 days and collects up to 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Sioux City, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Sioux City is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In September, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What are September temperatures in Sioux City?

In Sioux City, in September, the average high-temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in September in Sioux City?

In Sioux City, Iowa, the average relative humidity in September is 71%.

How much does it rain in Sioux City in September?

In Sioux City, in September, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sioux City?

May through September are months without snowfall in Sioux City.

Does it snow in Sioux City in September?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sioux City have in September?

In Sioux City, the average day length in September is 12h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September in Sioux City?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sioux City, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sioux City have in September?

In Sioux City, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in September is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in September in Sioux City?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index in Sioux City is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Sioux City, IA

Average temperature in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average high temperature in September: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in September
Sioux City, IA

Average pressure in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average pressure in September: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in September
Sioux City, IA

Average wind speed in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average wind speed in September: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in September
Sioux City, IA

Average humidity in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average humidity in September: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in September
Sioux City, IA

Average rainfall in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average rainfall in September: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in September
Sioux City, IA

Average rainfall days in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in September: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in September
Sioux City, IA

Average snowfall in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in September
Sioux City, IA

Average snowfall days in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Sioux City, IA

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in September
Sioux City, IA

Average sunshine days in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in September: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in September
Sioux City, IA

Average UV index in September - Sioux City, IA
  • 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in September
Sioux City, IA

Average cloud cover in September - Sioux City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in September: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in September
Sioux City, IA

Average visibility in September - Sioux City, IA
  • 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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