Sedona, AZ weather in September
In September, Sedona sees highs around 89°F and lows around 61°F: hot and mostly dry. Rain falls on about 5 days.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 57°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 11% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:59 am / 6:54 pm | 6:21 am / 6:12 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 am56°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am70°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm77°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm67°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Prescott Love Fld (40 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 64% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 19%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more14 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 1.7 in; a dry September brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.8 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, 1991-20202001: average high 93°F
- Coolest September1996: average high 83°F
- Wettest September1999: 4.5 in
- Driest September2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading100°F (September 14, 2000)
- Lowest reading38°F (September 29, 2002)
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 | 94°F | 89°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 61°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -5°F from August and -10°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Peoria, AZ93 mi · high 98°F · 2 wet days
- Drier: Goodyear, AZ105 mi · high 98°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Flagstaff, AZ24 mi · high 74°F · 8 wet days
How Sedona ranks in September
- Normal high77th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days81st driest of 378
- Comfortable days234th most of 342
What to pack for Sedona in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F
- Layers – afternoons near 89°F but nights near 61°F
Heating and cooling
September has 4 heating degree days and 307 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sedona in September?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 100°F (most recently on September 14, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in September?
About 5 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (4.5 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Sedona?
September ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sedona (46 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 14 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Sedona (USC00027708), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 4,220 ft (116 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Jerome (USC00024453), 22 mi WSW of the city center, 4,950 ft (614 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Prescott Love Fld (USW00023184), 40 mi WSW of the city center, 5,042 ft (706 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ernest A. Love Field Arpt (723723-23184), 41 mi WSW of the city center, 5,012 ft (676 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.