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Downs Weather in September

Downs in September

The short of it: Downs in September averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 84° · low 55° · rain 2.4 in. · daylight 12 h 23 min

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

September in Downs brings afternoons near 84° and nights around 55°, with about 2.4 in. of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 84°, nights near 55°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 2.4 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 23 min in mid-September, 79 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Downs runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Osborne, 9 mi to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

September in Downs, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus August
7° colder, 0.9 in. less rain
Versus October
13° warmer
Day–night spread
28°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
11 mph

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OsborneKansas9 mi WSW84°55°2.3 in.
Smith CenterKansas23 mi NNW82°55°2.2 in.
BeloitKansas23 mi E83°56°2.3 in.
MankatoKansas27 mi NE82°55°2.7 in.
LincolnKansas38 mi SE84°56°2.2 in.
StocktonKansas39 mi W84°54°1.8 in.
Red CloudNebraska41 mi N81°54°2.4 in.
SuperiorNebraska44 mi NE81°54°2.9 in.

The Almanac · Downs Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 84°, nights near 55°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 2.4 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Downs by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January41°17°0.4 in.11 mph9 h 40 min✦✦
February46°20°0.6 in.11 mph10 h 39 min✦✦
March58°30°1.5 in.13 mph11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
April68°39°2.0 in.14 mph13 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May77°50°4.0 in.12 mph14 h 20 min✦✦✦
June88°62°3.6 in.12 mph14 h 56 min✦✦
July93°67°3.6 in.10 mph14 h 41 min✦
August91°64°3.3 in.9 mph13 h 42 min✦✦
September84°55°2.4 in.11 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October71°41°1.5 in.11 mph11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
November55°29°0.8 in.11 mph9 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
December44°20°0.7 in.11 mph9 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Downs in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Downs in September?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 84°, nights near 55°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 2.4 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Downs?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Downs in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 23 min in December to 14 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Downs in September?

Hardly — September nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Downs in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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