Climateby Month

Corona, CA weather in September

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Corona all year

In September, Corona sees highs around 93°F and lows around 60°F: hot and dry. Rain is rare.

Normal high
93°F
Normal low
60°F
Wet days
0
0.1 in total
Daylight
12.4 h

How September changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of September
September 1September 30
Normal high96°F88°F
Normal low63°F58°F
Chance of a wet day1%2%
Sunrise / sunset6:24 am / 7:16 pm6:44 am / 6:36 pm
Daylight12.9 h11.9 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

  1. 6 am61°Fdew point 52°F
  2. 9 am77°Fdew point 52°F
  3. Noon88°Fdew point 48°F
  4. 3 pm89°Fdew point 50°F
  5. 6 pm79°Fdew point 52°F
  6. 9 pm69°Fdew point 54°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from March AFB (18 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 82% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 12%.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)4 of 30
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more19 of 30
  • Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow0 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 0.0 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 100°F
  • Coolest September1998: average high 84°F
  • Wettest September2015: 1.8 in
  • Driest September1991: no measurable precipitation
  • Highest reading121°F (September 6, 2020)
  • Lowest reading47°F (September 27, 2013)

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

AugustSeptemberOctober
Normal high96°F93°F85°F
Normal low63°F60°F53°F
Wet days001
Comfortable days0412
Daylight13.4 h12.4 h11.3 h

Highs change by -3°F from August and -8°F into October.

Nearby alternatives in September

How Corona ranks in September

  • Normal high18th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 60 in California
  • Wet days1st driest of 378

What to pack for Corona in September

  • Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F
  • Layers – afternoons near 93°F but nights near 60°F

Heating and cooling

September has 1 heating degree days and 348 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Corona in September?

The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 121°F (September 6, 2020).

Does it rain a lot in Corona in September?

About 0 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.2 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (1.8 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.

Is September a good time to visit Corona?

September ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Corona (45 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 19 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and May.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature and frost dates: Chino Airport (USW00003179), 8.0 mi NNW of the city center, 650 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Riverside Fire Stn 3 (USC00047470), 12 mi ENE of the city center, 840 ft (162 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 18 mi E of the city center, 1,516 ft (838 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).