September weather forecast
Shepherd Park, DC

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Weather in September

Shepherd Park gracefully transitions from summer to autumn in September, with temperatures averaging between 61.7°F (16.5°C) to 78.4°F (25.8°C). The temperature drop indicates the onset of fall, characterized by mild weather, shortening days, and a spectacular display of changing foliage. The decrease in temperature brings with it an increase in cloud cover, reaching 38% this month. The rainfall and humidity also observe a decline, with beautiful, clear skies often prevailing. The cooling trend proceeds gently, intervening the heat of summer and the cold of winter.

Temperature

September's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from August's 85.6°F (29.8°C) to a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). Shepherd Park's average low-temperature is measured at a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) during September.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September is 73%.

Rainfall

In Shepherd Park, during September, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 30.28" (769mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Shepherd Park is 8.7h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In September, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in September?

In Shepherd Park, in September, the average high-temperature is 78.4°F (25.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in September in Shepherd Park?

In Shepherd Park, the average relative humidity in September is 73%.

How many days does it rain in September?

In Shepherd Park, during September, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shepherd Park?

May through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Shepherd Park have in September?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in September?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shepherd Park, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:51 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in September?

In Shepherd Park, the average sunshine duration in September is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in September?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average temperature in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average high temperature in September: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average pressure in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average pressure in September: 30.05"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
Shepherd Park, DC

Average wind speed in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average wind speed in September: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average humidity in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average humidity in September: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average rainfall in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average rainfall in September: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average rainfall days in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average rainfall days in September: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average snowfall in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average snowfall days in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Shepherd Park, DC

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average sunshine days in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average sunshine days in September: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average UV index in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average UV index in September: 5

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

Average cloud cover in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average cloud cover in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average cloud cover in September: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in September
Shepherd Park, DC

Average visibility in September - Shepherd Park, DC
  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

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

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