Skagway, AK weather in September
Expect cool weather with rain on most days in Skagway in September, with highs near 57°F and lows near 46°F. Rain falls on about 17 days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 57% | 57% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:58 am / 8:04 pm | 7:04 am / 6:38 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 11.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow17 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in September
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry September brings about 3.2 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202018: average high 62°F
- Coolest September1999: average high 54°F
- Wettest September2011: 6.5 in
- Driest September2018: 0.9 in
- Highest reading75°F (September 10, 2018)
- Lowest reading28°F (September 30, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
September compared with August and October
| August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 57°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 46°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | 12.8 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -6°F from August and -9°F into October.
How Skagway ranks in September
- Normal high373rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days370th driest of 378
- Comfortable days253rd most of 342
What to pack for Skagway in September
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 17 days
Heating and cooling
September has 404 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Skagway in September?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest September reading was 28°F (September 30, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Skagway in September?
About 17 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (6.5 in); the driest was in 2018 (1.0 in).
Is September a good time to visit Skagway?
September ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Skagway (50 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are June and July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Skagway Airport (USW00025335), 0.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Skagway (USC00508525), 0.2 mi S of the city center, 35 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Skagway Airport (703620-25335), 0.6 mi WSW of the city center, 24 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).