September weather forecast
Yakima, WA

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The sweetly illuminated city of Yakima, Washington
The sweetly illuminated city of Yakima, Washington

Weather in September

With September comes the first whispers of fall in Yakima's weather. Temperatures cool down from the highs of summer, but the conditions remain pleasant and inviting. Despite the fresher temperatures, the sunshine hours still remain high at 11.1 hours, allowing outdoor activities to continue in full swing. As autumn's whispers slowly become a steady murmur, Yakima preps itself to bid goodbye to another summer. This shifting phase carries an enchanting beauty, manifesting more prominently with each passing day of September.

Temperature

The arrival of September in Yakima corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a hot 86.5°F (30.3°C) in August to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). In September, Yakima records an average nighttime temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In September, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout September, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.2 rainfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, September, November and December. September is the first month it typically snows in Yakima. Throughout September, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September in Yakima, Washington, is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of September in Yakima, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:42 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Yakima, the average sunshine in September is 11.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Yakima is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during September morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are September temperatures in Yakima?

In Yakima, 74.8°F (23.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.4°F (11.9°C) is the average low-temperature during September.

What is the average humidity in September in Yakima?

In September, the average relative humidity in Yakima is 48%.

How many days does it rain in September in Yakima?

In Yakima, in September, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Yakima?

September is the first month it typically snows. Throughout September, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in September in Yakima?

In September, the average day length in Yakima is 12h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September in Yakima?

On the first day of September in Yakima, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:42 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in September in Yakima?

The average sunshine duration in September in Yakima, Washington, is 11.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in September in Yakima?

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Yakima 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
Yakima, WA

Average temperature in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average high temperature in September: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 53.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in September
Yakima, WA

Average pressure in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average pressure in September: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in September
Yakima, WA

Average wind speed in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average wind speed in September: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in September
Yakima, WA

Average humidity in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average humidity in September: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).

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Average rainfall in September
Yakima, WA

Average rainfall in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average rainfall in September: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in September
Yakima, WA

Average rainfall days in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average rainfall days in September: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2 days).

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Average snowfall in September
Yakima, WA

Average snowfall in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average snowfall in September: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in September
Yakima, WA

Average snowfall days in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Yakima, WA

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 11h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in September
Yakima, WA

Average sunshine days in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average sunshine days in September: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in September
Yakima, WA

Average UV index in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average UV index in September: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
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
Yakima, WA

Average cloud cover in September - Yakima, WA
  • Average cloud cover in September: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in September
Yakima, WA

Average visibility in September - Yakima, WA
  • 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).

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