September 5th, 2026 Timelapse
On September 5th, the day began under a thick blanket of clouds, with low cloud cover reaching an impressive 97%. Surface winds were notably light at an average of 1.8 mph, while winds at 100 meters were barely stronger at 2.6 mph. The predominance of low clouds, coupled with the gentle surface winds, contributed to a rather tranquil atmosphere, although the air was still quite cool with temperatures averaging around 53.2°F. The high humidity in the morning air kept precipitation at bay, but the cloud cover hinted at the potential for rain later in the day. Despite the calm winds, there was a slight variation in direction at both surface and 100-meter altitudes, creating a subtle turbulence that might have caused some gentle ripples in the cloud layers.
As the day progressed into midday, conditions began to transform significantly. The cloud cover thinned considerably, dropping to about 30%, with low clouds receding to 16% and the emergence of higher clouds occupying 11.5% of the sky. Surface winds picked up slightly, averaging 3.2 mph, while winds at 100 meters increased to 4.0 mph. This increase in wind speed at higher elevations led to a more dynamic scene above, where faster-moving mid and high clouds began to drift in a different direction than the settling low clouds. This pattern created some fascinating layered effects in the sky, with the high clouds appearing to race past while the low clouds lingered languidly. The changes in wind direction at these elevations, combined with the overall drop in cloud cover, allowed sunlight to filter through, raising temperatures to a pleasant average of 64.4°F.
As evening approached, conditions shifted once more, with cloud cover rebounding to 47.2%. Low clouds diminished to 6.5%, while mid and high clouds increased to 17.2% and 32.2%, respectively. Surface winds remained steady at 3.2 mph, but winds at 100 meters picked up slightly to 4.9 mph, leading to some wind shear as the faster-moving air aloft conflicted with the calmer winds below. The atmospheric dynamics contributed to a light drizzle, resulting in a total precipitation of 0.05 inches by day’s end, which was enough to keep the ground moist without causing significant disruption. The layered cloud formations, characterized by a mix of gentle movement and turbulent interactions, created an interesting visual tapestry in the evening sky, wrapping up the day with a nuanced display of shifting weather conditions.
September 5th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for September 5th, 2026
Sunset: 7:42 PM