Palm Springs, CA weather in September
September in Palm Springs: very hot and dry. Highs 102°F, lows 74°F, about 1 day with rain. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 102°F
- Normal low
- 74°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 106°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 78°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 2% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:20 am / 7:12 pm | 6:39 am / 6:32 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 am71°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 am90°Fdew point 54°F
- Noon99°Fdew point 51°F
- 3 pm100°Fdew point 49°F
- 6 pm89°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 pm82°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Desert Resorts Rgnl Airport (26 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 92% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 5%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more28 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 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 0.2 in; a dry September brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.1 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 108°F
- Coolest September2016: average high 98°F
- Wettest September2017: 1.1 in
- Driest September1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading122°F (September 5, 2020)
- Lowest reading56°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 | 108°F | 102°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 80°F | 74°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA182 mi · high 108°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Menifee, CA35 mi · high 92°F · 1 wet day
How Palm Springs ranks in September
- Normal high2nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 60 in California
- Wet days29th driest of 378
- Comfortable days321st most of 342
What to pack for Palm Springs in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 102°F and about 4 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 102°F but nights near 74°F
Heating and cooling
September has 0 heating degree days and 693 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Palm Springs in September?
The normal high is 102°F and the normal low is 74°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 122°F (September 5, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs 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 2017 (1.1 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Palm Springs?
September ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Palm Springs (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 28 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Palm Springs Rgnl Airport (USW00093138), 2.3 mi E of the city center, 421 ft (58 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Palm Springs (USC00046635), 2.0 mi E of the city center, 425 ft (54 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Desert Resorts Rgnl Airport (USW00003104), 26 mi ESE of the city center, -118 ft (597 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Desert Resorts Rgnl Arpt (747187-03104), 26 mi ESE of the city center, -118 ft (597 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.