September weather forecastRichmond, SD
September
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Richmond, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).Temperature
The shift from August to September coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) from a warm 83.1°F (28.4°C). Throughout September, an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) is expected in Richmond.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 60%.Rainfall
In Richmond, in September, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Richmond, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Richmond, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 31min.On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Richmond, the average sunshine in September is 8.7h.UV index
In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In September, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Average temperature in September
Richmond, SD
- Average high temperature in September: 74.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in September: 52.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure in September
Richmond, SD
- Average pressure in September: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in September
Richmond, SD
- Average wind speed in September: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in September
Richmond, SD
- Average humidity in September: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).
Average rainfall in September
Richmond, SD
- Average rainfall in September: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in September
Richmond, SD
- Average rainfall days in September: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).
Average snowfall in September
Richmond, SD
- Average snowfall in September: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in September
Richmond, SD
- Average snowfall days in September: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Richmond, SD
- Average daylight in September: 12h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in September: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in September
Richmond, SD
- Average sunshine days in September: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index in September
Richmond, 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 and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in September
Richmond, SD
- Average cloud cover in September: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in September
Richmond, SD
- Average visibility in September: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
