Furnace Creek, CA weather in September
Furnace Creek is very hot and dry in September: highs average 108°F and nights drop to about 79°F. Expect about 1 wet day. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 108°F
- Normal low
- 79°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.2 in total
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 113°F | 101°F |
| Normal low | 85°F | 73°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 3% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:18 am / 7:16 pm | 6:41 am / 6:33 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 11.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more29 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 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 0.2 in; a dry September brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202012: average high 111°F
- Coolest September2005: average high 103°F
- Wettest September1997: 1.5 in
- Driest September1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading125°F (September 5, 2020)
- Lowest reading59°F (September 20, 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 | 116°F | 108°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 89°F | 79°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -8°F from August and -15°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Cooler: Las Vegas, NV98 mi · high 95°F · 2 wet days
How Furnace Creek ranks in September
- Normal high1st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 60 in California
- Wet days32nd driest of 378
What to pack for Furnace Creek in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 108°F
- Layers – afternoons near 108°F but nights near 79°F
Heating and cooling
September has 0 heating degree days and 852 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Furnace Creek in September?
The normal high is 108°F and the normal low is 79°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 125°F (September 5, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Furnace Creek in September?
About 1 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 1997 (1.5 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Furnace Creek?
September ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Furnace Creek (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Death Valley NP (USC00042319), 0.4 mi NE of the city center, -194 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).