September weather forecastAmherst, NH

September

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also an agreeable month in Amherst, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average high of 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

Amherst's weather in September involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from August's moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). In Amherst, an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) is recorded during September nights.

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically collects 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Amherst.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September in Amherst is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during September leads to these advisories:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in September, in Amherst, is 71.8°F (22.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

The average relative humidity in September in Amherst, New Hampshire, is 78%.

September is the month with the least rainfall in Amherst. Rain falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

In September, in Amherst, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout September, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

June through September are months without snowfall in Amherst.

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

The average day length in September in Amherst is 12h and 29min.

On the first day of September in Amherst, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.

In Amherst, New Hampshire, the average sunshine duration in September is 8.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Amherst, New Hampshire, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average high temperature in September: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average pressure in September: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average wind speed in September: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average humidity in September: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average rainfall in September: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average rainfall days in September: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average sunshine days in September: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average UV index in September: 4

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

Average cloud cover in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average cloud cover in September: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in September
Amherst, NH

  • Average visibility in September: 5mi

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