September weather forecast
Independence, KY

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Weather in September

Transitioning from summer to fall, September in Independence brings cooler temperatures and an inviting ambiance. The receding temperatures from 58.8°F (14.9°C) to 77.9°F (25.5°C) and shorter days signal the impending arrival of fall. The rhythm of the city transforms, as children return to school and the leafy landscape begins to display subtle color changes. The overall temperate weather proves perfect for hiking and enjoying open-air shows in local parks. Residents also savor the last of the summer produce and the beginning of the fall harvest season.

Temperature

The shift from August to September includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from 84.2°F (29°C) to a still moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). September nights in Independence cool down to an average low-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

September is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Independence, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September in Independence is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of September, in Independence, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Independence is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Independence, Kentucky, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during September leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average September temperature in Independence?

The high-temperature during September is 77.9°F (25.5°C) and the low-temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the least humid months in Independence?

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Independence, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in September in Independence?

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

What is the driest month in Independence?

September is the month with the least rainfall in Independence. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in September in Independence?

In September, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout September, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Independence?

May through September are months without snowfall in Independence.

Does it snow in Independence in September?

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

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in September?

The average day length in September in Independence, Kentucky, is 12h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September in Independence?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in September in Independence?

In September, the average sunshine duration in Independence, Kentucky, is 8.2h.

What is the UV index reading in September in Independence?

In Independence, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Independence, KY

Average temperature in September - Independence, KY
  • Average high temperature in September: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in September
Independence, KY

Average pressure in September - Independence, KY
  • Average pressure in September: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in September
Independence, KY

Average wind speed in September - Independence, KY
  • Average wind speed in September: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in September
Independence, KY

Average humidity in September - Independence, KY
  • Average humidity in September: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

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Average rainfall in September
Independence, KY

Average rainfall in September - Independence, KY
  • Average rainfall in September: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in September
Independence, KY

Average rainfall days in September - Independence, KY
  • Average rainfall days in September: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in September
Independence, KY

Average snowfall in September - Independence, KY
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in September
Independence, KY

Average snowfall days in September - Independence, KY
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Independence, KY

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Independence, KY
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in September
Independence, KY

Average sunshine days in September - Independence, KY
  • Average sunshine days in September: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in September
Independence, KY

Average UV index in September - Independence, KY
  • Average UV index in September: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in September
Independence, KY

Average cloud cover in September - Independence, KY
  • Average cloud cover in September: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in September
Independence, KY

Average visibility in September - Independence, KY
  • 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).

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