September weather forecast
Hickory, NC

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Weather in September

September marks the transition from summer to autumn, as the temperatures begin to moderate. The fall foliage starts to appear, painting the city with vibrant hues. The rainfall further decreases to 2.01" (51mm), marking the relatively drier period of the year. After the summer brightness, the daylight hours are reduced. Despite the lesser rainfall, the relative humidity remains high, making for misty mornings and dewy evenings.

Temperature

Hickory's September weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C) in August to a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C). During the month of September, an average low-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In September, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Hickory, during September, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Hickory.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of September, in Hickory, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In September, the average sunshine in Hickory, North Carolina, is 8.5h.

UV index

In Hickory, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during September leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in September in Hickory?

In September, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hickory are 80.4°F (26.9°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in September in Hickory?

In September, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in September in Hickory?

In September, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout September, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Hickory?

In Hickory, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Hickory have in September?

In September, the average day length is 12h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Hickory?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hickory, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in September in Hickory?

The average sunshine duration in September is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in September in Hickory?

The average daily maximum UV index in September is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Hickory, NC

Average temperature in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average high temperature in September: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in September: 59.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in September
Hickory, NC

Average pressure in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average pressure in September: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in September
Hickory, NC

Average wind speed in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average wind speed in September: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in September
Hickory, NC

Average humidity in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average humidity in September: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in September
Hickory, NC

Average rainfall in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average rainfall in September: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in September
Hickory, NC

Average rainfall days in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average rainfall days in September: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in September
Hickory, NC

Average snowfall in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average snowfall in September: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in September
Hickory, NC

Average snowfall days in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Hickory, NC

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in September
Hickory, NC

Average sunshine days in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average sunshine days in September: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

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Average UV index in September
Hickory, NC

Average UV index in September - Hickory, NC
  • 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in September
Hickory, NC

Average cloud cover in September - Hickory, NC
  • Average cloud cover in September: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in September
Hickory, NC

Average visibility in September - Hickory, NC
  • 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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