September weather forecast
Sitka, AK

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The glacial carved Three Sisters Mountains in Sitka, Alaska
The glacial carved Three Sisters Mountains in Sitka, Alaska

Weather in September

As September arrives in Sitka, it ushers in the fall season. Despite witnessing a decline in temperatures, rainfall surges to 7.91" (201mm). The plunge in daylight hours indicates shorter days and an approaching winter season. Winds begin to pick up speed and the humidity marginally drops. Therefore, September denotes the start of a cooler climate infused with quite a bit of rainfall.

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in September, hardly different from the 57.9°F (14.4°C) recorded in August. September nights in Sitka cool to an average low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C), a marginal decrease from its daytime equivalent.

Humidity

In Sitka, Alaska, the average relative humidity in September is 87%.

Rainfall

In Sitka, during September, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 243.6 rainfall days, and 82.76" (2102mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Sitka, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Sitka is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in September translates into the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sitka in September?

During September, Sitka experiences an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in September in Sitka?

In September, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in September in Sitka?

In Sitka, Alaska, during September, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sitka?

In Sitka, Alaska, snow does not fall in June through September.

Does it snow in Sitka in September?

In Sitka, Alaska, in September, it doesn't snow. In October, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Sitka have in September?

In Sitka, the average day length in September is 12h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Sitka?

On the first day of September in Sitka, Alaska, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sitka have in September?

The average sunshine duration in September in Sitka is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in September in Sitka?

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Sitka, Alaska, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
Sitka, AK

Average temperature in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average high temperature in September: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in September
Sitka, AK

Average pressure in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average pressure in September: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.72"Hg).

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Average wind speed in September
Sitka, AK

Average wind speed in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average wind speed in September: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in September
Sitka, AK

Average humidity in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average humidity in September: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (83%).

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Average rainfall in September
Sitka, AK

Average rainfall in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average rainfall in September: 7.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (10.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (3.82").

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Average rainfall days in September
Sitka, AK

Average rainfall days in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average rainfall days in September: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.6 days).

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Average snowfall in September
Sitka, AK

Average snowfall in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (17.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in September
Sitka, AK

Average snowfall days in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Sitka, AK

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in September
Sitka, AK

Average sunshine days in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average sunshine days in September: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (8.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.8 days).

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Average UV index in September
Sitka, AK

Average UV index in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average UV index in September: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in September
Sitka, AK

Average cloud cover in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average cloud cover in September: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are February, May and September (Cloud cover 60).

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Average visibility in September
Sitka, AK

Average visibility in September - Sitka, AK
  • Average visibility in September: 6mi

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

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