The climate in Ottumwa during September can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ottumwa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.7°C 54.9°F |
| Average temperature | 18.6°C 65.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 98 mm 3.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.9°C 66.1°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average September is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ottumwa with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ottumwa in September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
| Hottest month: | July | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -1.5°C 29.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 112mm 4.4ins |