September weather forecastDragon, MS
September
Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Dragon, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68°F (20°C) and 87.8°F (31°C).Temperature
With the onset of September, the average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 87.8°F (31°C), subtly different from August's 91.8°F (33.2°C). The nighttime temperature, during September, averages of 68°F (20°C).Heat index
The heat index in September is computed to be a blistering 104°F (40°C). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.
Humidity
In September, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Dragon, during September, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in September is 12h and 21min.On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:42 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Dragon, the average sunshine in September is 9.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in September in Dragon is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In September, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in September
Dragon, MS
- Average high temperature in September: 87.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).
- Average low temperature in September: 68°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).
Average pressure in September
Dragon, MS
- Average pressure in September: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in September
Dragon, MS
- Average wind speed in September: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).
Average humidity in September
Dragon, MS
- Average humidity in September: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in September
Dragon, MS
- Average rainfall in September: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in September
Dragon, MS
- Average rainfall days in September: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in September
Dragon, MS
- Average snowfall in September: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in September
Dragon, MS
- Average snowfall days in September: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Dragon, MS
- Average daylight in September: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in September: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in September
Dragon, MS
- Average sunshine days in September: 10.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).
Average UV index in September
Dragon, MS
- Average UV index in September: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in September
Dragon, MS
- Average cloud cover in September: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in September
Dragon, MS
- Average visibility in September: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
