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Moonta Weather in September

Moonta in September

The short of it: Moonta in September averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 9 °C (47 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 9° · rain 42 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & April

September in Moonta brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 9°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 56 min in mid-September, 64 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Moonta runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. North Moonta, 2 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

September in Moonta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus August
3° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 56 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
North MoontaSouth Australia2 km N20°9°42 mm
Moonta BaySouth Australia3 km NW20°9°41 mm
Port HughesSouth Australia4 km WSW20°9°41 mm
WallarooSouth Australia15 km NNE20°9°42 mm
KadinaSouth Australia16 km NE20°8°44 mm
MaitlandSouth Australia35 km SSE18°8°52 mm
ArdrossanSouth Australia50 km SE20°8°44 mm
Port WakefieldSouth Australia53 km ESE22°7°40 mm

The Almanac · Moonta Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Moonta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°15 mm19 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
February31°17°15 mm19 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
March28°15°17 mm18 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°12°27 mm17 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°10°35 mm14 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°8°50 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
July16°7°39 mm15 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August17°7°37 mm17 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°9°42 mm19 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°10°29 mm19 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°13°26 mm20 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°15°23 mm21 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moonta in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moonta in September?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 9 °C (47 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Moonta?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Moonta in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 11 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 54 min in June to 14 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Moonta in September?

Hardly — September nights average 9 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Moonta in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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