September weather forecast
Belle Fourche, SD

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Weather in September

September brings a gradual end to the summer season in Belle Fourche, as temperatures begin to cool and daylight hours shorten. The pace of life slows and the city eases into the rhythms of autumn. A significant drop in maximum temperatures, reaching only 73.9°F (23.3°C), signals the impending change. However, a lessening cloud cover and a drop in rain to 0.75" (19mm) make it one of the clearer months. The weather continues to be generally mild, with a decreasing amount of rainfall.

Temperature

September in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from August's 83.1°F (28.4°C) to a still moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). The temperature in Belle Fourche lowers to an average of 53.6°F (12°C) during September nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September in Belle Fourche is 48%.

Rainfall

In Belle Fourche, in September, during 7.9 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Belle Fourche, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100 days and collects up to 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. September is the first month it typically snows. Throughout September, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of September in Belle Fourche, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September in Belle Fourche is 10.5h.

UV index

In Belle Fourche, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In September, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average September temperature in Belle Fourche?

In September, in Belle Fourche, the average high-temperature is 73.9°F (23.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in September in Belle Fourche?

The average relative humidity in September is 48%.

How much does it rain in Belle Fourche in September?

In Belle Fourche, in September, during 7.9 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Belle Fourche?

September is the first month it typically snows in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Throughout September, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Belle Fourche have in September?

The average day length in September in Belle Fourche is 12h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Belle Fourche?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in September in Belle Fourche?

In September, the average sunshine duration is 10.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in September in Belle Fourche?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average temperature in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average high temperature in September: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average pressure in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average pressure in September: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average wind speed in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average wind speed in September: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average humidity in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average humidity in September: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

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Average rainfall in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average rainfall in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average rainfall in September: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average rainfall days in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average rainfall days in September: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average snowfall in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average snowfall in September: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average snowfall days in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average sunshine days in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average sunshine days in September: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average UV index in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • 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
Belle Fourche, SD

Average cloud cover in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • Average cloud cover in September: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in September
Belle Fourche, SD

Average visibility in September - Belle Fourche, SD
  • 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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