Burbank, CA weather in September
September in Burbank: warm and dry. Highs 87°F, lows 61°F, rain on about 1 day. This is the peak of the warm season in Burbank.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 3% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 7:19 pm | 6:47 am / 6:39 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 (Pacific Time).
A typical September day
- 6 am64°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 54°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 54°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 53°F
- 6 pm77°Fdew point 55°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 56°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (3 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 87% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 11%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more12 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 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 0.1 in; a dry September brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.04 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202020: average high 92°F
- Coolest September1998: average high 82°F
- Wettest September2015: 1.4 in
- Driest September1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading114°F (September 5, 2020)
- Lowest reading49°F (September 30, 2019)
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 | 88°F | 87°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 61°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 6 | 14 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -1°F from August and -6°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Santa Clarita, CA20 mi · high 94°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Torrance, CA24 mi · high 77°F · 1 wet day
How Burbank ranks in September
- Normal high120th warmest of 378 cities; 29th of 60 in California
- Wet days15th driest of 378
- Comfortable days198th most of 342
What to pack for Burbank in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F
- Layers – afternoons near 87°F but nights near 61°F
Heating and cooling
September has 4 heating degree days and 265 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Burbank in September?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 114°F (September 5, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Burbank in September?
About 1 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.1 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (1.4 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Burbank?
September ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Burbank (53 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days and about 12 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Burbank Valley Pump Plt (USC00041194), 2.3 mi W of the city center, 655 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: U C L A (USC00049152), 11 mi SW of the city center, 430 ft (176 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (USW00023152), 3.1 mi WNW of the city center, 741 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Burbank-Glendale-Pasa Arpt (722880-23152), 3.5 mi WNW of the city center, 731 ft (125 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.