Goodyear, AZ weather in September
In September, Goodyear sees highs around 98°F and lows around 73°F: very hot and dry. There are about 2 days with rain. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 102°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 77°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 7% | 4% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:03 am / 6:55 pm | 6:23 am / 6:15 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 11.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical September day
- 6 am79°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon94°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm98°Fdew point 49°F
- 6 pm97°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm90°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (20 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more29 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in September
Normal precipitation is 0.7 in; a dry September brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202000: average high 104°F
- Coolest September1996: average high 97°F
- Wettest September2014: 5.3 in
- Driest September2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading114°F (September 4, 2020)
- Lowest reading56°F (September 25, 2017)
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 | 104°F | 98°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 79°F | 73°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -6°F from August and -11°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Cooler: Sedona, AZ105 mi · high 89°F · 5 wet days
How Goodyear ranks in September
- Normal high9th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days57th driest of 378
- Comfortable days316th most of 342
What to pack for Goodyear in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F and about 3 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 73°F
Heating and cooling
September has 0 heating degree days and 614 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Goodyear in September?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 114°F (most recently on September 4, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Goodyear in September?
About 2 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.7 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (5.3 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Goodyear?
September ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Goodyear (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall and snow depth: Youngtown (USC00029634), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 1,135 ft (170 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Tolleson 1 E (USC00028598), 6.7 mi E of the city center, 1,025 ft (60 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Litchfield Park (USC00024977), 4.4 mi N of the city center, 1,040 ft (75 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (USW00023183), 20 mi E of the city center, 1,107 ft (142 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Luke AFB Airport (722785-23111), 7.9 mi N of the city center, 1,085 ft (120 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).