September weather forecastShimla, India

September

Weather in September

September's transition in Shimla, India, brings a relieving break from the monsoon months of July and August. Compared to August's weather, September presents a most welcoming change with lowered humidity and rainfall. Shimla's September weather sparkles with a fine balance between the remaining warmth from summer and the impending arrival of autumn. The marked dip in average rainfall during September yields 155mm (6.1") over 20.1 days. As Shimla prepares to welcome October, the fall season commences, symbolizing cooler days and fewer rains.

Temperature

September reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F), slightly varied from August's 25°C (77°F). Shimla, during September, witnesses an average low-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Humidity

In Shimla, the average relative humidity in September is 76%.

Rainfall

In Shimla, in September, during 20.1 rainfall days, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shimla, India, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 1242mm (48.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Shimla, India, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of September, in Shimla, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:07 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Shimla, India, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In September, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

Shimla in September has an average high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In September, the average relative humidity in Shimla is 76%.

In Shimla, India, in September, during 20.1 rainfall days, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Shimla, snow does not fall in April through November.

The average day length in September in Shimla is 12h and 22min.

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:07 pm IST.

In September, the average sunshine duration in Shimla is 9.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in September in Shimla, India, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Shimla, India

  • Average high temperature in September: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.6°C).

Average pressure in September
Shimla, India

  • Average pressure in September: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.5mbar).

Average wind speed in September
Shimla, India

  • Average wind speed in September: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in September
Shimla, India

  • Average humidity in September: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (35%).

Average rainfall in September
Shimla, India

  • Average rainfall in September: 155mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (333mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (14mm).

Average rainfall days in September
Shimla, India

  • Average rainfall days in September: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in September
Shimla, India

  • Average snowfall in September: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in September
Shimla, India

  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Shimla, India

  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in September
Shimla, India

  • Average sunshine days in September: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.8 days).

Average UV index in September
Shimla, India

  • Average UV index in September: 5

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in September
Shimla, India

  • Average cloud cover in September: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in September
Shimla, India

  • Average visibility in September: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (8km).