September weather forecastSouth Mountain, PA

September

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in South Mountain, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of September brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 81.7°F (27.6°C) in August to a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) during September.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September in South Mountain is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In South Mountain, the average sunshine in September is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in September translates into the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During September, South Mountain experiences an average high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and a low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

In South Mountain, the average relative humidity in September is 79%.

September is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In South Mountain, in September, during 10 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In South Mountain, snow does not fall in May through October.

In September, the average day length is 12h and 26min.

On the first day of September in South Mountain, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:53 pm EDT.

In South Mountain, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in September is 8.7h.

In September, the average daily maximum UV index in South Mountain 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
South Mountain, PA

  • Average high temperature in September: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average pressure in September: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average wind speed in September: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average humidity in September: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average rainfall in September: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average rainfall days in September: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 42min

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

Average sunshine days in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average sunshine days in September: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in September
South Mountain, PA

  • 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).

Average cloud cover in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average cloud cover in September: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in September
South Mountain, PA

  • Average visibility in September: 5mi

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