September weather forecast
Greenbelt, MD

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Weather in September

September brings mild days and brisk nights in Greenbelt. The change in seasons from summer to fall is noticeable, with temperatures dropping from August's high. The nights become cooler, and the leaves start turning, signaling the city's first few steps into fall. Despite the weather’s volatility, the combination of the cooling temperature and shorter daylight hours holds a unique charm, as Greenbelt transitions towards the end of the year.

Temperature

Greenbelt observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of September, falling from August's moderately hot 85.1°F (29.5°C) to a still warm 78.1°F (25.6°C). September brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Humidity

In Greenbelt, the average relative humidity in September is 74%.

Rainfall

In Greenbelt, in September, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Greenbelt, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Greenbelt, snow does not fall in May through November.

Daylight

In Greenbelt, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 9.1h.

UV index

In Greenbelt, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in September transforms into this advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in September?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during September are 78.1°F (25.6°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in September?

In Greenbelt, the average relative humidity in September is 74%.

How much does it rain in September?

In Greenbelt, during September, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Greenbelt?

May through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Greenbelt 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 6:36 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:51 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Greenbelt have in September?

The average sunshine duration in September is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in September?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average temperature in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average high temperature in September: 78.1°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 (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average pressure in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average wind speed in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average wind speed in September: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average humidity in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average humidity in September: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average rainfall in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average rainfall in September: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average rainfall days in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average rainfall days in September: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average snowfall in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average snowfall days in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Greenbelt, MD

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • 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: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average sunshine days in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average sunshine days in September: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average UV index in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average cloud cover in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average cloud cover in September: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in September
Greenbelt, MD

Average visibility in September - Greenbelt, MD
  • 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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