September weather forecast
San Francisco, Costa Rica

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Weather in September

Venturing into September, San Francisco's weather adjusts subtly, with temperatures and rainfall remaining comparatively unaltered from August. An intriguing trait of this month is the marked decrease in wind speed, dipping to 3.8km/h (2.4mph). The decline in wind speed combined with sustained high humidity levels steers the city into a calmer yet moisture-laden atmosphere. This continual balance of elements throughout the city demonstrates a captivating dance between nature's varying phenomenon.

Temperature

Transitioning from August to September, San Francisco observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.3°C (79.3°F), differing subtly from the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F) marks the month of September.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September in San Francisco is 87%.

Rainfall

In San Francisco, in September, during 29.4 rainfall days, 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In San Francisco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272 days and collects up to 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In San Francisco, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of September in San Francisco, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 17:27 CST.

Sunshine

In San Francisco, Costa Rica, the average sunshine in September is 7.6h.

UV index

January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in San Francisco. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In September, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Jan 26, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in September in San Francisco?

San Francisco in September has an average high-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in September in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, Costa Rica, the average relative humidity in September is 87%.

How many days does it rain in September in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, in September, during 29.4 rainfall days, 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in September in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the average day length in September is 12h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in September in San Francisco?

On the first day of September in San Francisco, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 17:27 CST.

How long on average sun shines in September in San Francisco?

In September, the average sunshine duration in San Francisco, Costa Rica, is 7.6h.

When is the highest UV index in San Francisco?

January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in September in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average temperature in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in September: 26.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 19.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).

Average pressure in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average pressure in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in September: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in September: 3.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average humidity in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in September: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in September: 288mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (396mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in September: 29.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in September: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.5 days).

Average UV index in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average UV index in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in September: 6

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

Average cloud cover in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in September: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in September
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average visibility in September - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in September: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (7km).

San Francisco, Costa Rica

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